Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

I love comfort food. This soup is filled with so much warmth that it is perfect for a fall day or if you are fighting a cold! When it gets cold outside I love to make this super easy soup as it just warms up the soul!

When I think of fall time, I think of sweaters, fires, and a bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup! My family loves it and it is so easy to make.

I love the ease of throwing everything in the crock pot and coming home with dinner done! If you are looking for more crock pot recipes then you definitely need to check out my other soup recipes! You may even like this Crockpot Chicken and Noodles or these other Boneless Skinless Chicken Crockpot Recipes.

Why You’ll Love Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

I love that this recipe is loaded with veggies, chicken and spices that I have on hand. I like to use thyme as it adds a delicious flavor to this great recipe.  You can also you Rosemary and Sage if you enjoy these herbs.

My favorite thing about this slow cooker chicken noodle soup is that it is very versatile and you can use your favorite herbs to season this recipe.  This soup is definitely a family favorite.

We also have a Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe for the Instant Pot. You will love how quickly you can get dinner on the table for your family.

Ingredients

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts – You can also use chicken thighs
• Chopped Onion – Added flavor
• Chopped Carrots and Celery – Chop into small uniform pieces
• Salt, Pepper and Thyme – To season the soup
• Season Salt – Just a dash is all you need
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• All Purpose Flour – Added to thicken the broth
• Chicken Stock – You can also use Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• Reame’s Frozen Noodles – Substitute with Wide Egg Noodles

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How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup in Crockpot

Step 1 – Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker – First add the chicken to your favorite crock pot.  Then add the onion, carrots and celery to the slow cooker as well.

Step 2 – Top with Seasoning – Next add in the seasonings or you can use fresh herbs if you prefer. We like to add in a bay leaf.

Step 3 – Add the flour slurry – Then take 1 cup of water or chicken broth and whisk in the ¼ cup of flour.  Pour this in the crock pot as well.

Step 4 – Stir in Broth and Cook – Next add the remaining chicken broth or water.  Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or cooked on high for 3-4 hours.

Step 5 – Add in Noodles – Finally, in the last hour of the cook time, add in the noodles.  Put your crock pot on the high setting and allow the crock pot to cook the noodles for you.

Step 6 – Continue Cooking – You will need at least 30 minutes to cook the pasta inside the slow cooker.

Step 7 – Shred Chicken, Serve and Enjoy – After this hour, remove the chicken, shred the chicken and return it to your slow cooker.  Stir all the ingredients together and enjoy!

Pro Tips

• Diced Vegetables – When you are chopping vegetables for other meals, chop extra for other meals. Carrots, onions and celery freeze great and can be easily added to many different recipes.
• Use Leftover Chicken – This soup is great to make with leftover chicken. I will initially make extra chicken one night so that I can use the leftovers in this soup another night of the week.
• Seasoning – The seasoning can be changed to what you have on hand. Dried thyme is what I usually use for this recipe. You can also use rosemary, oregano or basil to add flavor to this soup.

Variations Ideas

• Fresh Herbs – Feel free to use fresh herbs with this soup. Fresh rosemary can be added for added flavor. I also like to toss in a few bay leaves. But be sure to remove them before you serve.
• Change the Noodles – You can use frozen noodles, dry egg noodles, whole wheat noodles or make homemade noodles.
• Chicken – We used chicken breast in this recipe, but you can also use skinless, boneless chicken thighs. You can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.
• Chicken Broth – You can use chicken broth, chicken stock or just water. Chicken stock adds richness to the soup. But any of these will work.
• Carrots – You can use baby carrots or slice and chop fresh carrots.
• Make it creamy – Add in a cup of heavy cream or whole milk into the soup for the last 5-10 minutes of the cook time to make a creamy chicken noodle soup. You can also add in a can of cream of chicken soup.
• Use Potatoes or Rice – If you don’t love noodles or maybe your family cannot have gluten, this soup is delicious with diced up potatoes or cooked rice stirred into it instead of the noodles.
• Add More Vegetables – A great way to sneak in more veggies to your diet is to add them in soups. Kale or spinach would be a great addition to this soup recipe.

What to Serve with Chicken noodle Soup

• Bread for Dipping – I enjoy serving this chicken noodle soup recipe with some homemade dinner rolls or garlic toast from the freezer to complete this dinner.
• Grilled Cheese – Grilled Cheese and soup is my favorite meal on a cold, fall day.
• Garden Salad – I like to added a garden salad to this hearty soup.
• Other Easy Sides – Check out What to Serve with Chicken Noodle Soup for more easy side dish ideas.

Storing and Freezing Tips

• Fridge – Place leftover soup in air tight container for about 3 to 4 days. We like to place in individual container for an easy lunch the next day. We love having soup the next day as the flavors really marinate together to make a flavorful soup.
• Freezer – Yes, this soup can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer safe, air tight container. Again, I would wait to add the noodles if you are going to freeze this soup as they will soak up the broth. See Can you Freeze Chicken Noodle soup for more tips. Thaw the soup in the fridge when ready to reheat.
• Reheating – When we are ready to reheat, you can place in a microwave safe dish or reheat on the stovetop.