Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles Recipe
A comforting and easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles recipe featuring tender shredded chicken simmered in creamy broth with flavorful herbs, soft egg noodles, and rich butter, perfect for a cozy family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high plus 30-45 minutes for noodles
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes on low or 4 hours 55 minutes on high
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
- 1 1/2 – 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 stick butter, sliced into pats
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Noodles
- 8 oz. egg noodles, uncooked
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker Base: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker pot. Add the two cans of cream of chicken soup and sprinkle the dried parsley, seasoned salt, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder evenly over the chicken.
- Add Butter and Broth: Place the sliced pats of butter on top of the mixture. Pour in the chicken broth carefully so everything is well combined but not mixed thoroughly yet.
- Slow Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks until finely pulled apart.
- Add Noodles: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and add the uncooked egg noodles. Gently stir to combine with the creamy broth and spices.
- Cook Noodles: Continue cooking on low for an additional 30-45 minutes until the egg noodles are tender and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Stir once more to evenly distribute the noodles and chicken. Serve hot and enjoy this warm, hearty dish.
Notes
- If preferred, use fresh parsley instead of dried for a brighter herb flavor.
- Adjust the seasoned salt according to your taste or dietary needs for sodium control.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with homemade or low-sodium options for a healthier version.
- Ensure noodles are fully submerged in the broth during the final cooking step to prevent drying out.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
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