Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

This Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is hearty, healthy, and flavorful. It’s packed with tender chicken, garlic, roasted red pepper, a touch of cream, parmesan, and more.

Love Chicken Noodle Soup? Try this classic Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup or this stovetop Chicken Noodle Soup next!

Fall is back. And with fall comes, of course, soup season. And we can’t get through a soup season without a few batches of this Creamy Italian Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup.

Now, there are a few reasons I absolutely love this soup.

1. Healthy, but tastes indulgent. The Italian flavors in here make it feel homey and rich, but it’s also packed with good-for-you ingredients to nourish and satisfy!
2. Easy to prep ahead. So, you can make supper when you actually have time. Not when all you have the time for is slapping some peanut butter and jelly on a piece of toast.
3. Familiar with a twist. The kids aren’t going to look at their bowl and wonder what on earth they’re looking at, but you might introduce them to some new flavors!
4. Great leftovers! No trying to come up with what the heck to pack for lunches. This soup tastes great the next day!

Ingredients Needed:

• Chicken Broth: I use low sodium chicken broth. Regular will work, but you may need to adjust the amount of salt you add yourself.
• Chicken: you’ll need one large or two small boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs also work great, or leave it out for a meatless soup.
• Roasted Red Peppers: adds a rich flavor and some extra texture.
• Seasonings: dried parsley, minced garlic, salt, dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper
• Cream or Milk: you can use a light cream for a richer flavor or whole milk for a slightly less rich flavor. Both are delicious!
• Cornstarch: whisked together with the milk to help thicken the soup.
• Pasta: I use fusili, but any short pasta shape will work. Try to choose one that cooks relatively quickly.
• Spinach: finely chopped spinach adds some extra color and nutrition.
• Parmesan Cheese: a sprinkle of parmesan adds delicious salty, cheesy flavor and melts into the soup for a thicker texture.

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

This simple crockpot meal takes just 15 minutes to prep!

1. Combine and cook: In the slow cooker, combine broth, chicken breast, roasted red peppers, and seasonings. Cover and cook for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
2. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Place back into the crockpot.
3. Add the cream and spinach: In a bowl, mix together cream/milk and cornstarch. Whisk that into the slow cooker, then add in the pasta.
4. Cook the pasta: Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes, then check that the pasta is cooked through. If necessary, add a few more minutes cook time. Then turn the crockpot off and add the cheese.

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup FAQs

Tips and Notes

• Know your crockpot. Remember, all slow cookers are different and cook differently. I recommend a 3-4 quart slow cooker so the soup is easy to stir.
• Don’t over-cook the pasta. Other ingredients aren’t going to be affected much by extra time in the slow cooker, but for the best results you need to catch the pasta right at the point of al dente. It can become overcooked quickly!
• Adjust seasonings as needed. All chicken broths and stocks have slightly different flavors and salt contents. So, you may need to adjust the seasonings after cooking.
• Serve right away. As the soup sits, the pasta will absorb the broth and become mushy. For the best texture, serve the soup right away once it’s done.

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Variations

• Dairy-free: Simply substitute the cream for a dairy-free milk or cream. You can also skip the cream and parmesan altogether. The soup will still have great flavor!
• Gluten-free: Swap the pasta for one of a gluten-free pasta. I recommend cooking gluten free pasta separately and adding just before serving.
• Vegetarian: Skip the chicken and bump up the veggie content with mushrooms, sliced zucchini, broccoli, green beans, you name it. Start with the veggies your family enjoys and go from there!

Serving Suggestions

I love to serve this Creamy Italian Chicken Noodle Soup with a chunk of crusty bread, Dinner Rolls, or a slice of homemade Garlic Bread.

It would also be delicious rounded out with a side of Roasted Green Beans, Air Fryer Broccoli, or a simple salad.

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