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This slow cooker chicken noodle soup is the classic recipe you know and love made easy by letting the crockpot do the work.

When I have a busy day ahead, this slow cooker chicken noodle soup saves dinner. It’s cozy, comforting, and it cooks itself while I tackle everything else.

overhead view of a bowl of chicken noodle soup made with rotisserie chicken, egg noodles, carrots, celery, and a rich broth

Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

On busy weekdays, I often make my quick rotisserie chicken noodle soup. But when I have a pack of raw chicken and a little planning power, this crockpot chicken noodle soup is my go-to.

The chicken and veggies simmer all day in the broth while I’m out, filling the house with that homemade smell we all love. By the time I’m back, the chicken is tender, the veggies are soft, and all I have to do is toss the egg noodles. While they cook, I unload the dishwasher and take a breath; since dinner practically cooked itself.

Ingredients

This crockpot chicken noodle soup is made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. Aromatics like carrots, onion, celery, and garlic infuse the chicken broth with rich, comforting flavor. Dried thyme and dried parsley for that classic taste, and a bay leaf (if you have it) adds depth. Classic egg noodles are cooked in the broth and a little extra water you’ll add in.

How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup in the Crockpot

The recipe card has all the details. Here are some must-know items about this recipe, such as cooking raw chicken, that are addressed here.

Place all the ingredients, except the noodles, in the crockpot. Yes, you’ll be adding the raw chicken now; it’s totally safe to cook it this way over a long period of time.
Cook it on low heat if you need longer cooking time or on high if you need it sooner. It can also sit longer in the slow cooker, without the noodles, it’s no big deal.
Remove the chicken from the crockpot, place it on a board, and shred it with two forks or chop it with a knife. Add it back into the soup.
Add the pasta noodles, continue cooking for about 20 minutes until they’re tender, and serve this epic soup.

overhead view of chicken noodle soup inside a slow cooker being lifted in a ladle made with rotisserie chicken, egg noodles, carrots, celery, and a rich broth

More Slow Cooker Soups

If classic slow cooker soups are your thing, make sure to try this slow cooker chili and this slow cooker chicken and rice soup.

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

overhead view of chicken noodle soup in a slow cooker

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 4 10

This slow cooker chicken noodle soup is the classic recipe you know and love made easy by letting the crockpot do the work.

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken, boneless & skinless breasts or thighs
4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, diced
2 ribs celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf
6 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
1 cup water
2 cups egg noodles

Instructions

Slow cook:

In a large (6 quart) crockpot, place all the ingredients except the pasta. Cook for 6 hours on LOW heat or 4 hours on HIGH.
30 minutes before serving, remove the chicken from the slow cooker onto a cutting board and shred it between two forks. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir. Chopping it into small pieces will also work.
Add the pasta to the slow cooker, stir, and cover. Cook on HIGH for 20 minutes, until the egg noodles are tender.