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Crockpot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Easy

This recipe delivers a comforting and creamy chicken noodle soup with the convenience of a slow cooker. By adding the cream and noodles at the right time and using a flour slurry, you'll avoid curdling and mushiness, resulting in a perfect, flavorful soup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • 6-quart Slow Cooker
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • fork

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Add chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and salt.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
  4. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them with two forks.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Turn the slow cooker to high.
  7. Add the egg noodles and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Watch carefully as the cooking time will vary based on your slow cooker and the type of noodles.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and flour until smooth.
  9. Slowly pour the cream slurry into the slow cooker, stirring constantly.
  10. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the soup has thickened slightly.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For best results, add the cream slurry and noodles towards the end of the cooking time to prevent curdling and mushiness. Adjust seasonings, especially salt, to taste at the end of cooking. A splash of lemon juice can be added for brightness.