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Ultimate Tender Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Close-up of steaming slow cooker chicken noodle soup with egg noodles, shredded chicken, and bright orange carrots.
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Make classic, comforting slow cooker chicken noodle soup with tender chicken and soft noodles using this easy, hands-off recipe. This is the best slow cooker soup for a simple, warm family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the raw chicken breasts or thighs into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. Add the chicken broth, sliced carrots, sliced celery, chopped onion, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Discard the bay leaf.
  5. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Increase the slow cooker setting to HIGH if it is not already on high. Add the egg noodles to the liquid.
  7. Cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Watch closely to prevent the noodles from becoming mushy.
  8. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

  • For the best texture, add the egg noodles during the last 30 minutes of cooking. If you add them too early, they will absorb too much liquid and become soft.
  • If you prefer to use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, skip the initial cooking time. Place the shredded rotisserie chicken in the slow cooker with the broth and vegetables. Cook on LOW for 4 hours, then add the noodles and cook until tender.
  • This recipe freezes well. If freezing, cook the noodles separately and add them when reheating to maintain the best texture.

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