Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles
Nothing beats coming home after a long day to a warm bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles waiting for you. This easy dinner combines juicy chicken, a savory broth, and tender egg noodles into a hearty meal that tastes like it has been simmering all day. It’s the kind of pure comfort food that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredient Notes
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: The star of this recipe that becomes juicy chicken and tender chicken after slow cooking.
- Onion: Adds savory flavor and depth to the creamy broth.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic provides rich home-cooked flavor.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Creates the creamy sauce and helps thicken the broth.
- Chicken Broth: The base of the savory broth that keeps everything rich and flavorful.
- Butter: Adds richness and helps create a silky texture.
- Dried Parsley: Provides subtle herb flavor throughout the dish.
- Dried Thyme: Adds warmth and complements the chicken perfectly.
- Dried Sage: Gives this dish a classic old fashioned chicken flavor.
- Garlic Powder: Boosts the savory seasoning blend.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Enhance all of the flavors in the dish.
- Dried Homestyle Egg Noodles: Tender egg noodles soak up the creamy broth and become the perfect comfort food.
Yes. While dried homestyle noodles are my favorite, you can use wide egg noodle, thick egg noodles, Amish noodles, medium egg noodles, or no-yolk noodles. Spaghetti noodles can work in a pinch, but egg noodles provide the best texture.
Absolutely. Boneless chicken thighs create extra juicy chicken and add additional flavor.
Add the dry noodles during the final 30 minutes of cooking. Overcooking is the main cause of mushy noodles.
Store leftovers in an airtight container or covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
When reheating, warm the chicken and noodles on the stovetop over medium heat. Add additional chicken broth as needed since the noodles will absorb quite a bit of liquid during storage.
You can also microwave individual portions, stirring halfway through heating.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles
- Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
- Add onions, garlic, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth.
- Top with butter and seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2 1/2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreds with two forks.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred.
- Return to the slow cooker along with the dried homestyle noodles. Stir to combine. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Top with chopped parsley.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 3-4 large breasts
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 21 oz can cream of chicken soup 2- 10.5 cans
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth more if needed
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 oz dried homestyle egg noodles
- Chopped parsley for topping
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
- Add onions, garlic, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth.
- Top with butter and seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2 1/2-3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreds with two forks.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred.
- Return to the slow cooker along with the dried homestyle noodles. Stir to combine. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Top with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
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