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Slow Cooker OR Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Slow Cooker OR Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with the perfect blend of flavors makes a healthy, hearty meal made in the pressure cooker or crockpot!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 659 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 4 ribs of celery chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- ⅓-½ cup flour depending on how thick you want the soup
Instructions
Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker
- Place chicken in instant pot and add 7 cups chicken broth, garlic, oregano, rosemary, carrots, and celery. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and set to pressure cook for 15 minutes if using thawed chicken, 25 if using frozen. Natural release for 10 minutes, then use quick release to let the rest of the pressure out. Uncover, set to "soup" setting and shred chicken with two forks.
- In a medium bowl whisk flour into remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Stir in heavy cream. Pour into instant pot and stir in peas and noodles.
- Once soup is bubbling, cook for about 5 minutes longer or until noodles are tender. Taste, add salt and pepper as needed, garnish with fresh herbs if desired (such as thyme or parsley) and serve.
Cup of Yum
Slow Cooker
- Place chicken in slow cooker and add 7 cups chicken broth, garlic, oregano, rosemary, carrots, and celery. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours (for thawed chicken, 3 for frozen) or low for 6-8 hours. Uncover and set to high (if it was on low). Shred chicken with two forks.
- In a medium bowl whisk flour into remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Stir in heavy cream. Pour into slow cooker and stir in peas and noodles.
- Cover and cook (on high) for 30 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Taste, add salt and pepper as needed, garnish with fresh herbs if desired (such as thyme or parsley) and serve.
Notes
- Pro tip: For extra creamy, rich results add 4 ounces softened cream cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
659kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
192mg
(64%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
831mg
(24%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2213IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 659
% Daily Value*
Calories | 659kcal | 33% |
Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
Protein | 30g | 60% |
Fat | 35g | 54% |
Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 192mg | 64% |
Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
Fiber | 4g | 16% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 2213IU | 44% |
Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.