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Classic Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup: Nourishing Comfort Made Simple

A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, yellow slow cooker chicken noodle soup featuring shredded chicken, egg noodles, and large chunks of carrots.
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Prepare this easy, dump-and-go slow cooker chicken noodle soup for a deeply comforting, homemade meal without the fuss. Tender chicken, classic vegetables, and savory broth make this a perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or homemade chicken broth)
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Add the carrots, celery, and onion around the chicken.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
  4. Stir in the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Add the bay leaf.
  5. 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 tender.
  6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken. Discard the bay leaf.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  8. Increase the slow cooker setting to HIGH if it is on LOW. Add the egg noodles to the soup.
  9. Cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Do not overcook the noodles, or they will become mushy.
  10. Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a richer broth flavor, you can briefly sear the chicken in a hot skillet with a little oil before placing it in the slow cooker.
  • If you plan to freeze leftovers, cook the noodles separately and add them just before serving to prevent them from absorbing too much liquid and becoming soft.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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