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    Home » Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup

    LAST UPDATED: March 23, 2020 PUBLISHED: March 23, 2020 By Pam Greer 29 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Tired of the same old chicken noodle soup?  Try this Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup, a delicious take on a classic soup!  Noodles cook in the pot too!

    Two red bowls filled with soup topped with diced avocado.

     

    Slow Cooker and Crockpot Soups!

    I don't know about you, but one of my favorite ways to use my slow cooker is for soups.  There is something about coming home and having the house smell divine.   Or even if you work from home like me, smelling it all day, just ups the anticipation.

    Slow cooking all day allows all the flavors to meld together and provide the most amazing flavor! 

    I think you all agree because the most popular posts on blog are slow cooker posts, like this Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup.

    Click here to pin this Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup now! 

     

    Chicken, jalapeño pepper, canned tomatoes, dried spices, chicken broth, carrot, celery, onion and garlic.

    Ingredients

    • Chicken - my favorite chicken for soups are bone in legs and thighs.  The bones add so much flavor and depth and the dark meat stays extra juicy.  
    • Jalapeño pepper - I used one, sliced.  You can remove the seeds if you like it less spicy or add more peppers if you want it more spicy! 
    • Chicken Broth - I used my Homemade Instant Pot Chicken Broth, but you can use the kind in a carton.  
    • Noodles - I used whatever I had in the pantry, this is a great recipe for using up odds and ends of pasta. 
    • Canned tomatoes - Can also use fresh. 

    Photo collage showing diced vegetables and then all of the ingredients in the slow cooker.

    Step by Step Instructions

    Begin by prepping the vegetables.  Since this is soup, you want to have your vegetables be slightly smaller than bite sized so that you can fit a few on your spoon when taking a bite.  I use about a ½ inch dice.   

    Dice the carrot, celery and onion.  Mince the garlic.  Slice the jalapeño (seed if desired.)

    Add the vegetables, chicken, dried spices, broth, canned tomatoes (and their juice) salt and pepper to the slow cooker.  

    Cook on low for 8 hours.

    Photo collage showing cilantro, noodles, chicken and slow cooker.

     

    Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and let it sit until cool enough to handle.  Then shred it and add it back to the slow cooker.

    Turn the cooker to high.  Break the noodles and add them to the slow cooker along with the lime juice.  Cook for about 30 minutes

    When the noodles are done, taste and adjust the seasonings.  

    Serve with your favorite toppings.  

    Two red bowls filled with soup and topped with avocado.

    This is so good and so easy!  I love that you can cook the noodles right in the crockpot, no need to dirty another pan! 

    The fun part is giving everyone the option of choosing their toppings.  I like to leave out several choices like: avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, jalapeño slices, sour cream, and Mexican crumbling cheese. 

    Click here to pin this easy weeknight dinner now! 

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    Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup
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    5 from 8 votes

    Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup

    This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup is just what the doctor ordered! 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 8 hours hours 47 minutes minutes
    Total Time 8 hours hours 57 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 575kcal
    Author Pam Greer

    Ingredients

    • 1 white onion chopped
    • ½ cup celery chopped
    • 1 cup carrot chopped
    • 6 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 4 chicken thighs
    • 4 chicken legs
    • 6 cups chicken stock
    • 2 14 ounce cans of roasted tomatoes
    • 1 ½ cup vermicelli noodles / or angel hair pasta broken in small pieces
    • 1 jalapeno pepper (remove seeds) and mince
    • ½ teaspoon coriander
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 1 cup cilantro roughly chopped
    • 2 limes juiced

    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients except the cilantro, pasta, and the lime juice into a slow cooker.  Cover and cook on low about 8 hours.  Remove the chicken from the soup and let it cool.  When cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bone and shred it back into the soup.  Turn the temperature to high and add the broken angle hair pasta and stir in the lime juice.  Finish cooking for about 30 minutes or until the pasta is tender. 
    • Serve in bowls topped with the fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
    • Serves 6-8

    Notes

    Chicken - bone in chicken pieces are best for slow cooker soups.  Chicken legs and thighs are flavorful and economical.

    Equipment

    Slow Cooker

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4260IU | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2.9mg

    This post was originally published in 2014 and has been updated for 2020.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Michelle Miller says

      March 23, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      This sounds delicious! Definitely going to try it. 🙂

      Reply
    2. Beth says

      March 23, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      What a great spin on a delicious classic recipe! I know this is going to be a fast family favorite!

      Reply
    3. Sophie Heath says

      March 23, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is perfect if you're on the go all and want to come home to a perfect meal! Also perfect for all the sickness going around! Great find! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

      February 16, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      Ha ha- love that you fully admit to tending to complain when sick. I am the same! Ha ha. Great idea to add in all the flavor with this soup. I'm glad you're feeling better.

      Reply
    5. Joyce says

      February 16, 2018 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      Chicken noodle soup is such a comforting soup for me, but this recipe is on a whole new awesome level! I am loving all the flavours you have used to jazz up this classic! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Jere Cassidy says

      February 16, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      This soup sounds like a winner, great flavors going on in this soup pot.

      Reply
    7. Dana says

      February 16, 2018 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      This seems so cozy and comforting. I just love using vermicelli noodles in soups, too! They're so delicious and substantial. Hope you feel better!

      Reply
    8. Maggie @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

      February 16, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      I'm Mexican, and this recipe is spot on. YUM! Yum!

      Reply
    9. Nancy Walker says

      January 17, 2018 at 4:53 pm

      Did anyone else notice after the fact that the instructions said to combine all the ingredients except the cilantro and then at the end tells you to add the Angel Hair pasta? Epic fail!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        January 18, 2018 at 1:08 pm

        Oh my gosh, I never caught that. I need to change that ASAP to not add the pasta at the beginning.

        Reply
    10. Susan | LunaCafe says

      March 03, 2015 at 12:57 am

      What is it about chicken noodle soup that is so comforting and healing? This one sounds wonderful.

      Reply
    11. Heather | girlichef says

      March 02, 2015 at 11:36 am

      Oh yum, this sounds fantastic - definitely a soup to warm the body and the soul!

      Reply
    12. kristy @ the wicked noodle says

      March 02, 2015 at 9:49 am

      I love chicken noodle soup and adding mexican flavors is one of my favorite ways to switch it up! So perfect for this weather, too. LOVE!!

      Reply
    13. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

      March 02, 2015 at 7:54 am

      Well, this soup would definitely help me feel better!

      Reply
    14. Susan@LunaCafe says

      January 25, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      I know I'll love this. Perfect for this time of year. 🙂

      Reply
    15. Laura says

      January 25, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      I whine a lot when I am sick too--right there with ya! Love this soup, but did have one question: why the turmeric? It just surprised me a little in a Mexican recipe. 🙂

      Reply
    16. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

      January 25, 2015 at 8:37 am

      That soup did the trick. I know it!

      Reply
    17. Deb in Hawaii says

      March 23, 2014 at 10:43 pm

      It's hard to get up the gumption to make homemade soup when you are feeling crappy but it sure is worth it when you do. 😉 This soup looks like a great cure--so full of flavor.

      Thanks for sharing it with Souper Sundays this week.

      Reply
    18. Chris says

      March 23, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      I've either got to use Eat Your Books or cancel the auto renew feature. I'm paying for it but quit using it long ago. It just rarely had the cookbooks I use. Started to index them myself but that's a pain in the rear.

      Reply
    19. Sharon Collins says

      March 22, 2014 at 7:37 am

      OH this looks and sounds yummy. I too crave chicken noodle soup when not feeling well.

      Reply
    20. Marjie says

      March 21, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      I'm glad you're on the mend. I think soup is wonderful even when you're not sick! This looks like a good variation on a classic.

      Reply
    21. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

      March 21, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Well you knew this one would catch my attention. Hope those sniffles have moved South of the Border.

      Reply
    22. shabby girl says

      March 21, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Oh, definitely a keeper! Thank you!

      Reply
    23. KarenP says

      March 21, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Looks yummy!

      Reply
    24. Les says

      March 21, 2014 at 11:08 am

      Yum! This sounds like a healthier alternative to a recipe I received from a neighbor (after she brought me a steaming pot of soup when I was sick last month). Her recipe calls for 1 box of Rice-a-Roni Spanish blend, which makes for a very delicious flavor, although it was somewhat salty. I love the use of small noodles and pasta rather than the larger (and more traditional) egg noodles. Definitely going to try your recipe! Thx!

      Reply
    25. Joanne says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:36 am

      I hope all the spices in this did the trick at getting you better!!

      Reply
    26. Catherine says

      March 21, 2014 at 10:08 am

      I think a person should wallow in their own self-pity every once in awhile. But that yummy looking soup is enough to perk anyone up! Yum!
      Hope you are feeling better Pam!
      xo Catherine

      Reply
    27. grace says

      March 21, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      yep, when i'm sick, i love to complain and i love to eat brothy soup. excellent twist!

      Reply
    28. Melynda Brown says

      March 21, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      You must be better after a bowl of that soup! I tend to forget that chicken soup does not have to be the same old, same old soup.....

      Reply

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