This large batch of slow cooker chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food. Made with chicken, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, chicken bone broth, olive oil, noodles, lemon juice and herbs this soup is packed with flavor and nutrients.
This recipe is easily adaptable depending on the ingredients you have on hand. You can use chicken breasts or thighs, whatever type of stock you have on hand (bone broth, chicken stock, or veggie stock), egg noodles or your favorite pasta shape, and whatever fresh herb you happen to have in your fridge or garden. I make this soup all the time and play around with variations often and always end up with a delicious soup! This recipe is an adaptation of the Cooking Classy Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients
Chicken is the main source of protein in this recipe. I prefer to use organic free-range chicken breasts but you can also use chicken thighs.
Carrots add beta carotene and a nice pop of color in this soup.
Celery is rich in vitamins and minerals and adds a nice texture and green color.
Onion & Garlic add amazing flavor and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Dried herbs are added from the beginning to infuse flavor. An Italian blend and celery seed are recommended but you can use a blend of Italian herbs you have on hand.
Broth is an important component of this soup. Use a good quality broth but feel free to use bone broth, vegetable broth or chicken broth.
Pasta is added during the last ten minutes of cooking and you can use egg noodles or whatever pasta shape you have on hand!
Lemon Juice is added at the end of cooking and adds a little vitamin C, fresh flavor, and acidity.
Fresh Herbs In the last step add fresh herbs like chives, green onions or parsley. Feel free to get creative you could also use thyme, tarragon, sage or oregano.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
To make this slow cooker chicken noodle soup simply add all the ingredients to the crockpot except for lemon juice, pasta and fresh herbs.
Cook on low for 5-7 hours.
Take chicken out of the crockpot and let rest for ten minutes.
Add pasta to the crockpot and let cook.
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and add back to the crockpot. Add lemon juice and fresh herbs.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy!
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
This large batch of slow cooker chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food. Made with chicken, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, chicken bone broth, olive oil, noodles, lemon juice and herbs this soup is packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 5 small carrots peeled and chopped
- 5 celery sticks chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups chicken bone broth
- 1.5 cup water
- 2 teaspoons Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tabelspoons chives or other fresh herb like green onion, or parsley
- 2 cups pasta egg noodles or shaped pasta of choice
Instructions
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Add chicken, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, olive oil, chicken bone broth, water, Italian herbs, celery seed, salt and pepper to your slow cooker. Give it a big stir, put the lid on and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.
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Take chicken out of the crockpot and let rest on a cutting board for ten minutes.
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Add pasta to the slow cooker. Once chicken has rested for ten minutes, cut into bite sized pieces and add back into the slow cooker.
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Add lemon juice and fresh herbs. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. If soup is too thick for your liking, feel free to add a little more bone broth or water.
Recipe Notes
This soup freezes well and makes great leftovers.Â
Recipe adapted from Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup by Cooking Classy
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This looks marvelous. So warm, hearty and comforting.
Thanks Andrea!
No better way to make lunch for the week than with this recipe! So easy I dont know why i didnt make it in the cooker before!
It’s such a great slow cooker recipe, enjoy Jen!
I love that you cooked the chicken in all the yummy flavorful broth and veggies! I’m sure that adds tons of flavor! This looks perfectly delicious for a cold day!
Thanks Aleka! It is really flavorful and the lemon adds a nice touch!
This soup looks so delicious and comforting! Love that is is also made with delicious ingredients that are good for you, too.
Thanks Biana!
I never need an excuse to use my slow cooker, and this is a great way to cook this classic soup. Trying this soon!
The slow cooker method is so simple, hope you enjoy it Colleen!
Making chicken soup in the slow cooker is the way to go! It develops such great flavors. Your recipe is just perfect! Healing, healthy chicken soup, yum!
Thanks Lesli!
This is so simple and totally delicious! I love the comforting flavors of a chicken noodle soup.
Thanks Stine!
This soup looks so delicious!! It really reminds me of a chicken soup my dad used to make when I was a kid – have to try out your version asap!
I hope the soup brings back more fond childhood memories! Thanks Emmeline!
This looks so good, we often poach an entire chicken in the slow cooker and it’s so tender, and the broth is so good!
It is my favorite way to cook chicken lately! Thanks Kavita!
Love the flavours in this, so good! My fussy eater daughter even enjoyed it!
So glad your family enjoyed it Kay!
I tried this recipe and it was so lovely. Healthy and comforting!
So glad you liked it Nart!
This is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for lockdown!
I have already made it multiple times during shelter in place! So good!
This seriously is the ultimate comfort food. Homemade chicken noodle soup is the best, and this recipe sounds incredible! Time to break out the slow cooker 🙂
Yes, time to break out the slow cooker! Thanks Danielle!
I love that this soup is made in the slow cooker. It allows me to have dinner ready in time without all of the fuss.
It really is so convenient. Glad it works for you Marta!
I love recipes that can be adapted to what you have in the fridge. Especially when I have lots of produce coming out of the garden, and it is different from one day to the next! There is nothing like chicken noodle soup for a bowl of healthy and tasty goodness!
I love how adaptable soups can be too! Enjoy Jacqui!
Yum this looks so good! I love cooking soups and different dishes in the slow cooker!
Yes! Enjoy Sondra!
Dump and forget it meal! love this. One can’t ever go wrong with a delicious, warm bowl chicken noodle soup. Will be adding this to my collection for this week.
You really can’t go wrong! thanks Mirlene!
I agree, chicken noodle soup is a wonderful comfort food. This time of year is actually when I begin using my slow cooker the most, because I am outside so much working in the garden, working the tractor, etc. Nice to come in to supper already waiting 🙂
It’s so nice to come into the kitchen with dinner already made! Thanks Constance!
Chicken soup is such a classic comfort food (so important right now!) and I love that you made it in the slow cooker.
It really is a good time for comfort food, isn’t it!? Thanks Alena!
Love the herbs and lemony fresh flavors in this tasty chicken noodle soup! Comfort food in a bowl!
So much comfort! Thanks Gail!
This is the perfect soup for this crisis! What a cozy way to feel better if you get sick. Love that it’s made in the slow cooker.
I agree! you could definitely freeze some of it in case a family member gets sick and then it is ready to go!
Beautigul soup – I would have this every day of the year without getting bored, just change the meats – delicious, colourful and comforting.
Thanks Ramona!
The chicken noodle soup looks so comforting and inviting. It’s perfect with flavors and makes a great dinner choice for us.
Thanks Lathiya!
Perfect for my next rainy day recipe. Sometimes the classics really are the best!
This is the best on rainy days! Thanks Erica.
I love this is a slow cooker recipe- perfect for summer when you’re craving something comforting! Looks absolutely delicious and so hearty!
Thanks so much Catherine!
This was the perfect slow cooker recipe, perfect for a big bowl of comfort! Year round recipe too, those are always the best 🙂
Thanks for your kind words, Noelle!
It;s pure hot here in Florida but my boys have been under the weather so I tried your slow cooker chicken noodle soup and it turned out really well. I was also happy it didn’t heat the house up! This recipe is a keeper.
Thanks Heidy, I hope your boys feel better soon!
Chicken + noodles + slow cookies = winning combo! Love the recipe and going to give it a try, for sure!
I agree, that is a winning combo! Thanks Irina!
I love the ease of this recipe and the adaptability with different herbs. Added some Old Bay instead of the traditional salt and pepper.
Not sure how people rate it 5 stars before they’ve actually cooked it though. Seems presumptive with comments like “going to give it a try” and “looks delicious” and “perfect for my next rainy” and “trying this soon”. Seriously, you can’t rate something before you cook and eat it.
Jason, thanks for your comment and for giving this recipe a try! Old Bay sounds like a nice addition.