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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and comforting chicken noodle soup made effortlessly in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, perfect for cozy meals.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs seasoned with salt & pepper
  • 5 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or 4 cups broth, 4 cups water)
  • 2 celery ribs sliced celery ribs
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled & sliced
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced garlic
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt (for soup seasoning)
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme or rosemary
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper (for soup seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for chicken seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper (for chicken seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon oil (for chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot)

Instructions 

  • Rub the chicken with oil and seasonings, then add to the slow cooker.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except noodles; stir gently.
  • Cook on HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8 hours; shred chicken and return to pot.
  • Add uncooked pasta and cook until tender, about 10-20 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for extra flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Noodle, slow cooker