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 first served this to my family on a cold winter day and it instantly became a favorite comfort meal for us all.
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 6–8 hours or high for 4–6 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 My family always gathers around the dinner table eagerly awaiting this soup especially on chilly evenings.
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
Save This soup is both easy to make and deeply satisfying making it a perfect comfort food for any day.
Common Questions
- → How long should the chicken cook?
Chicken cooks on low heat for 6–8 hours or on high for 4–6 hours until tender and fully cooked through.
- → Can I use a different type of pasta?
Yes, substitutes like egg noodles or ditalini work well and can be cooked separately before mixing in.
- → Is it necessary to sauté the vegetables first?
Sautéing onion, carrot, celery, and garlic before adding enhances flavor but is optional for convenience.
- → How do I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free pasta and confirm that the broth contains no gluten ingredients to adapt this dish.
- → What herbs add flavor to this dish?
Fresh rosemary sprigs and a bay leaf are simmered with the ingredients to infuse aromatic notes.