Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Slow cooker chicken noodle soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, wide egg noodles, and a flavorful broth. An easy soup that cooks low and slow with minimal effort.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Equipment
- Crock-Pot 6 Quart Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 celery sticks chopped
- 3 medium carrots sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups wide egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup frozen peas thawed
Instructions
- Place the raw chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with thyme, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrots over the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk the chicken broth, chicken bouillon, and cornstarch until fully dissolved. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Transfer the chicken to a bowl and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add the uncooked wide egg noodles and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Cover and continue cooking on low for 20–30 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
- Stir in the thawed peas at the end of cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Add the cream toward the end of cooking to prevent curdling.
- Whole milk or half and half can be used, but the soup will be thinner.
- Chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken can be substituted.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5138IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
