Description
This Crockpot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting and hearty slow-cooked dish perfect for cozy meals. Tender chicken breasts simmer with aromatic vegetables, creamy soup, and tender egg noodles, resulting in a rich and flavorful soup that's perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
Pasta and Garnish
- 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly.
- Add vegetables and liquids: Transfer the sautéed vegetables into the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, then stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Cook the soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix well.
- Add cream and noodles: Stir in the heavy cream and the uncooked egg noodles. Cover and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the fresh chopped parsley over the soup and stir to combine before serving. Enjoy your creamy, hearty chicken noodle soup!
Notes
- For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of chicken broth slightly or add a slurry of cornstarch and water towards the end of cooking.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half and half for a lighter version.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, dried parsley can be used, though add less as it’s more concentrated.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as peas or mushrooms based on preference.
- Use gluten-free egg noodles if a gluten-free option is required.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
