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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

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This slow cooker chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food—easy to prep, perfect for parties, and packed with tender chicken, hearty noodles, and flavorful veggies. Let your slow cooker do the work and enjoy a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 medium yellow onions, diced
  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 3–4 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces egg noodles (wide or medium)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional, for serving)
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Dice onions, slice carrots and celery, and mince garlic.
  2. Place chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic on top.
  3. Sprinkle in dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Pour in chicken broth.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks or tongs. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker. (Optional: Blend a cup of cooked veggies and broth for a thicker soup, then stir back in.)
  6. Stir in egg noodles. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes, until noodles are tender but not mushy.
  7. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
  8. Serve hot. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze (without noodles) for up to 3 months.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or rice noodles and add them at the end. For richer flavor, sauté veggies before adding to the slow cooker. Add extra veggies or a splash of cream for variations. Store leftovers without noodles if freezing. Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust salt if using store-bought broth.

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