Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

Slow cooker chicken soup is easy soup that is nourishing and full of flavor. Simple yet comforting, this soup is perfect for chilly days, sick days, or anytime you need a cozy meal. No noodles, no problem. Low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 compatible, this noodle-free chicken soup cooks low and slow with minimal prep. Instructions to  make chicken soup in the Instant Pot are also included. 

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

• Chicken Breasts or Thighs
• Chicken Broth
• Water
• Onion
• Celery
• Carrots
• Garlic
• Seasonings: dried parsley, salt, pepper, ginger, turmeric
• Chicken seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika

How To Make Chicken Soup In The Crockpot

Slow Cooker

1. Mix together the chicken seasonings and season the chicken evenly all over. Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients into the slow cooker. Stir gently.
3. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 or LOW 6 to 8.
4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and then stir the chicken back into the slow cooker.

Instant Pot

1. Mix together the chicken seasonings and season the chicken evenly all over. Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients into the slow cooker. Stir gently.
3. Close the lid and seal the valve. Set high pressure and cook for 25 minutes.
4. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
5. Remove the chicken, shred it, and then stir the chicken back into the Instant Pot.

FAQs & Tips

What is chicken soup?

Classic chicken soup consists of chicken, broth, vegetables, salt, pepper, and herbs. Most chicken soups are served with some sort of carbohydrate like pasta, rice, or dumplings. This version does not use any noodles. It’s noodle-free, grain-free, low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 compatible. If you’re looking for a chicken noodle soup recipe see HERE.

What cut of chicken should you use?

I like to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for this chicken soup recipe but technically, any cut of chicken will work. 

Do you have to sear the chicken in the skillet first?

Nope! If you don’t have time, skip this step. I do this because I find that it helps the chicken stay seasoned. 

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftover slow cooker chicken soup in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

What size slow cooker did you use?

I use a 3.5-quart slow cooker for this recipe. Feeding a larger crowd? Double the recipe and use a larger slow cooker. 

Chicken Soups 

• Chicken Noodle Soup

• Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

• Caprese Chicken Soup (Low-Carb)

• Chicken Zoodle Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

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Slow cooker chicken soup is easy soup that is nourishing and full of flavor. Simple yet comforting, this soup is perfect for chilly days, sick days, or anytime you need a cozy meal. No noodles, no problem. Low-carb, paleo, and Whole30 compatible, this noodle-free chicken soup cooks low and slow with minimal prep. Instructions to  make chicken soup in the Instant Pot are also included.

• Author: Shannon Epstein
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water (or more broth)
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 medium size carrots, sliced or chopped
• 1/3 cup onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Soup seasonings: 1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon salt (or more), 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Chicken seasonings: 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Slow Cooker

1. Mix together the chicken seasonings and season the chicken evenly all over. Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients into the slow cooker. Stir gently.
3. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 or LOW 6 to 8.
4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and then stir the chicken back into the slow cooker.

Instant Pot

1. Mix together the chicken seasonings and season the chicken evenly all over. Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients into the slow cooker. Stir gently.
3. Close the lid and seal the valve. Set high pressure and cook for 25 minutes.
4. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
5. Remove the chicken, shred it, and then stir the chicken back into the Instant Pot.

Notes

• Use as much or as little celery, carrots, onion, and garlic as you like.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 214
• Sugar: 2.7 g
• Fat: 6.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 5.9 g
• Fiber: 1.2 g
• Protein: 31.8 g
• Cholesterol: 82.7 mg

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