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A delicious and super easy crockpot soup recipe, this Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken is a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken.

The Best way to use up leftover Rotisserie chicken - to make a crockpot chicken soup! You can also use plain chicken and homemade rotisserie seasoning (recipe included in the post)

Easy Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

There is no more perfect meal on a rainy or cold snowy day than a big bowl of chicken noodle soup.

It has that perfect mix of comforting, rich flavors and nostalgic sentiment. Who else remembers cozy days inside with chicken noodle soup for lunch? Or getting a big bowl of chicken noodle soup (and a whole sleeve of crackers) when they were sick? It always made the day a little bit better.

The flavor of this crockpot chicken noodle soup is unlike anything you’ve ever had from a can!

Not only are we getting all of those delicious smoky and savory flavors from the leftover rotisserie chicken, we’re bumping it up even more with a hit of dill, lemon, garlic and green onions.

The result is a fresh and hearty soup that is bright and complex, while still hitting those perfect comfort food notes.

Feel free to swap out the pasta type and vegetables for whatever you prefer in your chicken noodle soup. I love the heartiness of the celery, carrots and peas, and I like that the pasta shells fit perfectly on my spoon when I go in for a big scoop. Egg noodles would also be a great choice.

If you decide to use spaghetti, make sure to break up the dry pasta first before adding so that you don’t have long, difficult-to-grab strands of spaghetti in your soup.

If you’re not a huge fan of dill, other classic chicken soup combos include Italian seasoning (check out our homemade Italian seasoning recipe here), rosemary and thyme, or tarragon.

Before you get to the recipe, I’m going to warn you that there are two stages to this soup: creating the rich stock from the rotisserie chicken, and then making the actual soup.

How I handle this is after our first meal with the rotisserie chicken, I place the leftover rotisserie chicken straight into the crockpot and cover with water. I leave it simmering overnight (or until I go to bed) and then make the soup the next day.

Can I use fresh chicken in this soup recipe? Absolutely, you would just skip the stock-making process and go right to making the soup. Use broth or stock in place of the water called for in this recipe.

Is chicken noodle soup really good for colds? There is a lot of scientific research that shows that chicken noodle soup – from the warm steam that rises from the bowl to the health benefits of the vitamin-packed broth and veggies – can actually be good when you’re sick. It may have anti-inflammatory properties and help stimulate the respiratory system to remove particles and infection. (You can read more about the studies done on this topic here.)

Can this soup be frozen? Yes, after letting the soup cool, you can store in air-tight, freezer-safe containers and freeze for 3-6 months. Personally, I would not freeze the pasta as the texture will likely be mushy afterwards, but it will taste fine.

What if I don’t have leftover rotisserie chicken? You can make this recipe by swapping out the rotisserie chicken for plain chicken and some rotisserie chicken seasoning, or whatever chicken seasoning you’d prefer. (I have recipes for homemade Greek seasoning, homemade Italian seasoning, cajun seasoning, etc.)

What to Serve with our Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup recipe:

I’ll be updating this post soon with a how-to recipe video, but for now, we have a clip of just how yummy this soup looks when it’s ready! Don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free recipe printable:

 

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients

  • Leftover rotisserie chicken
  • Water
  • Celery, chopped – you can include any leaves that might be on the stalks
  • Carrot, chopped/sliced – I always double or triple the carrots called for in a soup recipe, you can get away with using just one in this recipe but I tend to go for 3
  • Green onion, chopped – also called scallions, these can be swapped for shallots or chives, if needed
  • Pasta shells – egg noodles or broken spaghetti are also great options
  • Lemon
  • Fresh Dill – if using dried dill, use only 1-2 teaspoons
  • Garlic, minced
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste – I personally don’t think this recipe needs additional seasoning as the rotisserie chicken imparts so much flavor, but taste and adjust as you desire
  • Green peas, optional

Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.

Tip: if using fresh chicken, skip the broth making step and swap out the water for chicken broth or stock. You can grab our homemade chicken broth recipe here.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

  • Crockpot – for ease, I highly recommend a programmable crockpot so you don’t have to worry about turning it to warm at the right time
  • Crockpot Liners – I haven’t used these but I have several friends who SWEAR by these for easy clean up
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp kitchen knife
  • Ladle
  • Sieve or colander

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

Cut up the rotisserie chicken into sections (wings, legs, thighs, and split/break the back in two) and place in the crockpot.

Fill the crockpot with cool water, ensuring that the chicken is well covered.

Secure the lid and turn the crockpot on low. Let cook for approximately 6-8 hours or overnight.

When the broth is done, place a strainer or sieve over a large bowl or stockpot and pour the broth through the strainer into the bowl to remove the meat and bones. (You may find this easier if you use a ladle or measuring cup to remove the broth from the crockpot.)

Place the broth in the refrigerator while you prepare the other ingredients. This will allow the fat to come to the surface of the broth and solidify.

Remove the meat from the chicken bones, discarding the bones and skin when done. Place the chicken in the fridge.

Chop up your vegetables and fresh dill, and juice the lemon. Clean out the slow cooker.

When the chicken broth has cooled, skim the fat off of the top.

Place the broth back into the cleaned slow cooker and add the celery, carrot, green onion, lemon, dill and garlic.

Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Cook for 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low. 

Approximately 45 minutes before serving, add the chicken and the pasta. Cook on high, but keep an eye on the soup for doneness of the pasta as you don’t want it to overcook. As soon as the pasta is cooked though, the soup is ready.

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Yield: 16 cups of soup

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

A super easy crockpot chicken noodle soup made with leftover rotisserie chicken.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 leftover rotisserie chicken, about 1lb of meat
  • 6-8 cups water
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Pasta shells (or any other shape your prefer)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
  • 1–2 Tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • Salt & Pepper, optional, to taste
  • 1/2 cup green peas, optional

Instructions

  1. Cut up the rotisserie chicken into sections (wings, legs, thighs, and split/break the back in two) and place in the crockpot.
  2. Fill the crockpot with cool water, ensuring that the chicken is well covered.
  3. Secure the lid and turn the crockpot on low. Let cook for approximately 6-8 hours or overnight.
  4. When the broth is done, place a strainer or sieve over a large bowl or stockpot and pour the broth through the strainer into the bowl to remove the meat and bones. (You may find this easier if you use a ladle or measuring cup to remove the broth from the crockpot.)
  5. Place the broth in the refrigerator while you prepare the other ingredients. This will allow the fat to come to the surface of the broth and solidify.
  6. Remove the meat from the chicken bones, discarding the bones and skin when done. Place the chicken in the fridge.
  7. Chop up your vegetables and fresh dill, and juice the lemon. Clean out the slow cooker.
  8. When the chicken broth has cooled, skim the fat off of the top.
  9. Place the broth back into the cleaned slow cooker and add the celery, carrot, green onion, lemon, dill and garlic.
  10. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  11. Cook for 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low. 
  12. Approximately 45 minutes before serving, add the chicken and the pasta. Cook on high, but keep an eye on the soup for doneness of the pasta as you don’t want it to overcook. As soon as the pasta is cooked though, the soup is ready.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 118Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 14g

Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.

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This crockpot chicken noodle soup recipe is hearty, rich and flavorful and the perfect way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken.

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8 Comments

  1. Hi,
    So do you use a rotisserie chicken from the store that’s already cooked and than cook it again for the broth another 4-6 hours?? Doesn’t the chicken get way over cooked? Recipe looks great but need to ask before I make it. The shells are a great idea! 🙂

    1. Hi Camille,
      I’m glad you asked – no, you don’t cook the chicken the full time. You add it in during the last 45 minutes of the cooking time, this is the final instruction on the recipe:
      “Approximately 45 minutes before serving, add the chicken and the pasta. Cook on high, but keep an eye on the soup for doneness of the pasta as you don’t want it to overcook. As soon as the pasta is cooked though, the soup is ready.”

      1. I think what Camille may have been referring to is the entire rotisserie chicken for the 6-8 hours? I had to re-read your instructions twice because I thought the same. I decided, no remove what chicken I can because that’s too long for cooked chicken. What I can’t remove will be removed in the broth cooking. Just a guess for what it’s worth.

  2. I had 1/2 of a rotisserie chicken left and didn’t want to do the full-dinner meal again. Searched for ‘chicken soup with rotisserie chicken’ and your recipe was the first one listed. I was hesitant because of how long it takes just for the broth. But, wow, this is well worth the time it takes to cook it entirely. The flavors blend well and the pasta cook time was perfect for ditalini. Chicken soup is pretty easy to make yet for some reason this recipe raises the bar for taste. Thank you for sharing!

  3. Came out super bland. If I make it again, I’ll use chicken stock instead of water for the first part of the recipe. Otherwise it seemed way water-downed. A very “vanilla” recipe that mad me look at my SO and say aloud “Fekkin white folks”. And I’m white. Saved this batch with a tablespoon of poultry seasoning and a healthy amount of salt.

    1. Hi Meg,
      Your comment literally made me laugh out loud! Definitely not trying to provide bland recipes here LOL
      I think a big part depends on the flavor of your rotisserie chicken to begin with. A bland Costco rotisserie chicken is going to result in a super bland soup, for sure so I’ll make a note in the recipe for people to use chicken stock and possibly a dash of Lawry’s or our homemade rotisserie seasoning blend (recipe here: https://sugarspiceandglitter.com/rotisserie-seasoning/ ) – or poultry seasoning like you used.
      I have a Portuguese deli 2 minutes away that makes amazing rotisserie chicken so that’s what I use and it turns out great – but that’s because I’m starting with a super flavorful chicken to begin with.

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