Save A cozy, homemade classic that cooks itself while you get on with your day. Tender shredded chicken, soft vegetables, and twirly noodles come together in a warm, comforting broth that tastes like its been simmering all afternoon.
I love making this crockpot chicken noodle soup on busy days when I want a warm meal without fuss and cleanup.
Ingredients
- Poultry: 1½ pounds (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Vegetables & Aromatics: 1 small yellow onion peeled and diced, 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced or cut into coins, 3 celery stalks sliced, 3 large garlic cloves finely minced
- Herbs & Seasonings: 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Broth & Noodles: 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium chicken broth, 6 ounces (170 g) fusilli noodles
- Optional Garnish: Fresh chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Add the chicken breasts, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the top and gently stir to combine.
- Step 2:
- Cover and cook on low for 6&ndash8 hours or high for 4&ndash6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Step 3:
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them with two forks. Discard the bay leaf and rosemary sprigs.
- Step 4:
- Meanwhile, cook the fusilli noodles separately on the stovetop according to package instructions drain and set aside.
- Step 5:
- Return the shredded chicken and cooked noodles to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and let everything warm through for about 5 minutes.
- Step 6:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
Save This recipe has become a family favorite especially during chilly evenings when everyone appreciates a warm comforting bowl.
Required Tools
Slow cooker (crockpot) Chefs knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Medium saucepan Ladle
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (pasta) May contain Celery Always double-check broth and pasta ingredient labels for potential allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 265 Total Fat 3 g Carbohydrates 27 g Protein 33 g per serving
Save This soup is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
Recipe FAQ
- → How long should the chicken cook in the crockpot?
Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 4–6 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- → Can I use different pasta instead of fusilli?
Yes, fusilli noodles can be swapped for egg noodles, ditalini, or other pasta shapes based on preference.
- → Should vegetables be sautéed before slow cooking?
Sautéing onion, carrot, celery, and garlic before adding them boosts flavor but isn't required.
- → Is it possible to make this gluten-free?
Using gluten-free pasta and checking broth ingredients carefully will ensure a gluten-free dish.
- → What fresh herbs enhance the broth's flavor?
Fresh rosemary sprigs and bay leaf provide aromatic depth to the broth.
- → How is the chicken prepared after cooking?
Chicken breasts are removed, shredded with forks, then returned to the pot for melding with noodles and broth.