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slow cooker chicken and noodles

Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles

  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This easy slow cooker chicken and noodles recipe is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken, creamy broth, and hearty egg noodles. Perfect for busy families, it comes together with simple ingredients and minimal prep for a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic. Trim chicken of excess fat if needed.
  2. Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Scatter the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery evenly on top.
  3. Pour chicken broth over everything. Stir in cream cheese and condensed soup until mostly combined. Add thyme, parsley, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir.
  6. Stir in egg noodles, making sure they’re mostly submerged.
  7. Let noodles cook in the broth for 25-30 minutes on high, until tender but not mushy. Stir halfway through to prevent sticking.
  8. Remove bay leaf. Add frozen peas if using, and let them warm through for 5 minutes.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.

Notes

Add noodles only in the last 25-30 minutes to prevent mushiness. For a thicker broth, stir in a cornstarch slurry at the end. You can swap in gluten-free noodles or dairy-free alternatives as needed. Prep veggies ahead for faster assembly. Leftovers store well and taste even better the next day.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 36
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 28

Keywords: slow cooker chicken and noodles, crockpot chicken and noodles, comfort food, easy family dinner, creamy chicken noodles, chicken noodle recipe, weeknight dinner, kid friendly, one pot meal

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