Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Start the soup in the slow cooker
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, garlic powder, and onion powder, then stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours until the chicken is tender. (Or cook on High for about 3 hours if you need it sooner.)
Shred and cook the vegetables and noodles
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it, and return the shredded chicken to the soup. Look for a tender texture before shredding.
- Add the broccoli and egg noodles to the pot and switch to High. Cook for 25-30 minutes until the noodles are tender and the broccoli is bright green.
Finish and season
- Stir in the shredded cheddar and sour cream until melted and smooth. The broth should look creamy and uniform with no dry cheese pockets.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Taste and adjust so the flavors are balanced before serving.
Notes
For best texture, add the egg noodles late as written so they don’t over-soften in the slow cooker. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days; reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed. Freezing is not recommended because the noodles and dairy can break down after thawing. For a lighter option, swap sour cream for plain Greek yogurt stirred in off-heat to help keep the soup smooth.
