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crockpot chicken noodle soup with egg noodles carrots and parsley

Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Easy crockpot chicken noodle soup with tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables and egg noodles. Set it and forget it for 6 hours!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 8 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz wide or extra wide egg noodles
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the slow cooker- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker in a single layer. This ensures even cooking and makes shredding easier later!
    Step 2: Layer vegetables and seasonings- Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, celery, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and bay leaf on top of the chicken.
    Step 3: Add the liquid- Dollop the chicken bouillon over the ingredients then pour in the chicken broth. Gently stir to combine, making sure vegetables and chicken are submerged.
    Step 4: Cook the soup- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. The chicken will become incredibly tender and easy to shred!
    Step 5: Shred the chicken- Remove the cooked chicken to a large bowl and shred with two forks into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bay leaf. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
    Step 6: Cook the egg noodles- Cook noodles separately according to package directions until just al dente — this prevents them from getting mushy in the soup!
    Step 7: Combine and serve- Add the cooked noodles to the slow cooker. Stir and cook on LOW for 5 more minutes to meld the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning!
    Step 8: Garnish and enjoy- Serve hot with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of black pepper!

Notes

Always cook egg noodles separately — adding them directly to the crockpot makes them mushy!
Better Than Bouillon chicken base adds incredible depth of flavor and is highly recommended.
Freeze the soup without noodles for best results — cook fresh noodles when reheating.
Chicken thighs can be substituted for a richer more flavorful soup.
Add a splash of extra broth when reheating as the noodles absorb liquid as the soup sits.
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