Chicken Noodle Soup Crock Pot Recipe Made Easy
Introduction
Why This Recipe Works
Ingredients for Recipe
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs: Thighs give richer flavor, breasts stay lean.
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth: Use homemade if possible for a fuller taste.
2 medium carrots, sliced: Sweetness and color.
2 celery stalks, diced: Adds freshness and crunch.
1 medium onion, diced: The aromatic base.
3 cloves garlic, minced: Flavor enhancer; don’t over-brown when sautéing.
2 bay leaves: Subtle depth in the background.
1 tsp dried thyme: Earthy, aromatic warmth.
Salt & pepper to taste: Always season in layers.
8 oz egg noodles: Cook separately if freezing the soup.
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish): Bright finish.
1 tbsp olive oil: For optional pre-sautéing aromatics.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep Your Aromatics (Optional but Chef-Approved): Heat olive oil in a small pan, sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 3–4 minutes until just softened.
- Load the Crock Pot: Place chicken, sautéed veggies (or raw if skipping sauté), garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper into the Crock Pot.
- Add Broth & Slow Cook: Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Add Noodles: Stir in egg noodles and cook for another 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Garnish & Serve: Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve steaming hot.
Chef’s Insight: Don’t let the garlic brown—burnt garlic adds bitterness to your broth.
Pro Tips & Common Mistakes to Avoid
Use Bone-In Chicken for Extra Flavor, Remove bones before shredding
Layer Seasoning, Taste after shredding the chicken and adjust salt/pepper then.
Avoid Overcooking Noodles, They’ll turn soggy if left in the crock too long.
Don’t Skip the Bay Leaf It quietly transforms the broth’s complexity
Serving, Nutrition, Storage, Reheating & Freezing Guide
This soup serves beautifully with crusty bread or a simple side salad. Each bowl packs protein, vitamins, and cozy satisfaction. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove; if reheating from frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge first.
Chicken Noodle Soup Crock Pot Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ ibs Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium Carrots, sliced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- to taste Salt & pepper
- 8 oz Egg noodles
- for granish Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Your Aromatics (Optional but Chef-Approved): Heat olive oil in a small pan, sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 3–4 minutes until just softened.
- Load the Crock Pot: Place chicken, sautéed veggies (or raw if skipping sauté), garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper into the Crock Pot.
- Add Broth & Slow Cook: Pour in chicken broth, cover, and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Add Noodles: Stir in egg noodles and cook for another 8–10 minutes until tender.
- Garnish & Serve: Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve steaming hot.
Notes
- Respect the Base: When those onions, carrots, and celery meet the heat, treat them like the opening act of a great performance. Let them soften slowly, coaxing out their natural sweetness,this is where your broth’s soul begins.
- Garlic’s Golden Moment: Garlic is a whisper, not a shout. Add it after the vegetables are tender and cook just until it releases that inviting aroma. Push it too far, and you lose its charm to bitterness.
- Herbal Depth: Dried thyme and bay leaves aren’t just seasoning,they’re storytellers. Give them time to infuse the broth, layering warmth and complexity into every sip.
- Chicken’s Perfect Entry: Add the shredded chicken only once the broth is deeply flavored. Too soon, and it risks losing its tenderness; at the right moment, it stays juicy and soaks up the savory notes.
- Bright Finish: Just before serving, crown the soup with fresh parsley or herbs. That pop of green isn’t decoration,it’s the fresh lift that transforms hearty comfort into culinary artistry.
FAQs
When you let your Crock Pot do the heavy lifting, you’re free to enjoy your day while the magic happens. This Chicken Noodle Soup Crock Pot Recipe is more than just food,it’s a hug in a bowl, a weeknight lifesaver, and a recipe you’ll keep in rotation all year long. Go ahead, try it this week,you might just find your new family favorite.
