There's something magical about coming home to the aroma of chicken soup that's been slowly simmering all day. Slow cooker chicken soup is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal - minimal prep in the morning, and dinner is waiting when you walk through the door.
The long, gentle cooking extracts every bit of flavor from the chicken and vegetables. Using bone-in chicken pieces creates a rich, gelatinous broth that coats every spoonful. This is comfort food at its most effortless.
Why Slow Cooker?
- Convenience: Prep and go
- Deep flavor: Low and slow wins
- Tender chicken: Falls off the bone
- Rich broth: Collagen extraction
Best Chicken for Slow Cooker
- Bone-in thighs (most flavorful)
- Whole chicken, cut up
- Drumsticks and thighs mix
- Avoid boneless breast (dries out)
Serving Suggestions
- Crusty bread for dipping
- Saltine crackers
- Hot sauce on the side
- Perfect for cold weather
Slow Cooker Chicken Soup
Set-it-and-forget-it chicken soup with deep, rich flavor that develops over hours of gentle cooking. Come home to comfort.
Nutrition per serving
245 Calories
28g Protein
16g Carbs
7g Fat
3g Fiber
Ingredients
Instructions
- . Add all ingredients except noodles to slow cooker.
- . Cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours.
- . Remove chicken, shred. Strain and return broth.
- . Add noodles, cook 15 minutes on high. Serve.
Recipe Notes
- Whole chicken: Use a 4-lb chicken cut into pieces for even richer broth.
- Fresh vegetables: For prettier soup, strain and add fresh diced vegetables at the end.
- Noodle alternative: Cook noodles separately and add to bowls at serving.
- Storage: Refrigerate 5 days. Fat rises and can be easily removed when chilled.