The Best Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
This Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup is an easy way to make a comforting homemade soup without standing over the stove. Chicken breasts, carrots, celery, onion and garlic slowly cook in a flavorful broth, then the egg noodles are added at the very end. It’s a cozy family dinner that’s especially good on chilly days or when you’re craving a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook right in the broth until tender.
- Carrots: Add a little sweetness and plenty of classic chicken soup flavor.
- Celery: A must for that familiar chicken noodle soup taste.
- Yellow onion: Slowly cooks into the broth and adds lots of flavor.
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic gives the soup another layer of flavor.
- Chicken broth: Use homemade chicken broth or your favorite low-sodium broth so you can control the salt.
- Olive oil: Adds a little richness to the broth.
- Thyme and bay leaf: These season the soup as it cooks.
- Wide egg noodles: Add them near the end of cooking so they don’t become too soft.
- Fresh parsley: Stirred in at the end for a little fresh flavor and color.
- Salt and pepper: Season to taste depending on how salty your chicken broth is.
The most important thing is not adding them too early. Add the egg noodles during the final few minutes of cooking and check them often. You can also cook the noodles separately and add them to individual bowls when serving.
Absolutely. Cook the noodles according to the package directions and add them to each bowl as you serve the soup.
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for the chicken breasts. Keep in mind that this recipe was originally developed using chicken breasts, so check the chicken for doneness rather than relying only on cooking time.
– Refrigerator. Store in an airtight container up to 4 days. The noodles keep drinking broth as they sit, so add a splash of broth or water when you reheat.
– Freezer. Freeze up to 3 months. For the best texture, freeze the soup before the noodles go in and cook fresh noodles when you reheat. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
– Meal prep. Make the soup base ahead and keep it separate from the noodles. Portion the base into containers, then add hot noodles at serving time.
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- Wait to add the noodles. The egg noodles only need about 5–10 minutes in the Crockpot. Adding them too early can leave you with very soft or mushy noodles.
Cooking the noodles separately is also an option. This works especially well if you expect leftovers. Spoon the cooked noodles into each bowl and ladle the hot soup over them. - Buy sturdy noodles. No Yolks and Great Value wide egg noodles both hold their shape. The thinner store brands are the ones readers report breaking apart.
- Cut your vegetables into similar-sized pieces. This helps the carrots and celery cook at about the same rate.
- Taste before adding extra salt. Chicken broth can vary quite a bit in saltiness, so adjust the seasoning toward the end.
- Use thawed chicken. If your chicken is frozen, thaw it before putting it into the slow cooker. Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F.
How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup in the Crockpot
- In a 6 quart crockpot place whole chicken breasts on the bottom and top with , carrots, onion, celery, garlic, olive oil, thyme and bay leaf.
- Next add in chicken broth, water, and season with salt and pepper to taste. I used 1/2 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook on low heat 6 – 7 hours.
- Remove cooked chicken breasts and cut into bite sized pieces. Place chicken back in to the crockpot. Now add in egg noodles and parsley. Cover and cook just until noodles are tender, 5-10 minutes.
- Enjoy with your favorite crackers!
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The Best Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaves
- 6 cups chicken broth use my EASY homemade broth or low-sodium
- 1 cup water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (I used 1/2 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon pepper)
- 2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a 6 quart crockpot add in whole chicken breasts, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, olive oil, thyme and bay leaf.
- Next add in chicken broth, water, and season with salt and pepper to taste. I used 1/2 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Cover and cook on low heat 6 – 7 hours.
- Remove cooked chicken breasts and cut into bite sized pieces. Place chicken back in to the crockpot. Now add in egg noodles and parsley.
- Cover and cook just until noodles are tender, 5-10 minutes.
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Originally Posted: October 2014
Post Updated: August 2026
Great recipe! Delicious!! Only critique is it needs more broth. Add at least 4oz of broth, and you’ve got a winner!
Anybody know of whole wheat and/or nongmo egg noodle brand?
I made this soup one time before and it was very good however it did lack a little bit of seasonings for my taste. So this time around I added an extra cup of chicken broth plus the one cup of water a couple extra dashes of nature seasoning a teaspoon of salt a teaspoon of pepper both heaping some onion powder and some cayenne seasoning just for a kick, not a lot just a couple shakes had no problem with the noodles gave her extra punch of spice without being overpowering. Its excellent recipe. Keep On Keepin On just have to add my own touches.
I added a seasoned bullion cube the one that has Herbs in it and I also added lemon pepper and I added some cabbage leaves just for flavor I removed them before adding the noodles plenty of flavor. I wasn’t feeling well so I stumbled a cross this recipe I figured I would make while I rested woke up to a great smelling house !!!!
I followed the directions to the letter, but this came out oddly bland and kind of bitter, I think because of the thyme. I was disappointed after waiting all day to taste it!
I am so sorry you didn’t like it Hannah. Yes, some folks are not a fan of thyme. Maybe try it without that next time. You can also try adding more salt if that suites you.
I’ve never had noodles fall apart unless they were added before the last 10-20 minutes.
This soup smells AMAZING & I can’t wait to eat it.
Also, I rate it 5 stars. The website won’t let me select 5 for some reason. I’m on my iPhone.