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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is the cozy dish you need for practically any season! This isn’t your average canned soup, though… This comfort-food classic is elevated with a bright and fresh citrusy twist! It’s wholesome, simple, and family-friendly.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 362kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 4 celery ribs 1 cup chopped
  • 5 carrots 2 cups peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 12 oz Reames frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles for later
  • salt & pepper for later

Instructions

  • Add whole chicken breasts (no need to chop), chopped celery, and chopped carrots to slow cooker
  • Squeeze 2 tablespoons each of lemon, lime, and orange juice into slow cooker, making sure to remove any seeds
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary to slow cooker
  • Stir in chicken broth, and cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
  • Use two forks to shred fully cooked chicken gently
  • Add frozen noodles directly to slow cooker and heat on high for about 30 minutes or until noodles are cooked through and warm
  • Taste broth and add salt and pepper as desired

Notes

  • Store leftover chicken noodle soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • To freeze, omit the noodles and cook a fresh batch when reheating.
  • Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, and add a splash of broth if needed.
  • Keep bottled lemon and lime juice plus regular orange juice on hand for quick prep.
  • Adjust the broth to taste after cooking with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8687IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg