Description
This Comforting Chicken and Noodles Crock Pot recipe is the ultimate cozy, slow cooker meal made with tender shredded chicken, creamy broth, and hearty egg noodles. A classic comfort food dinner that’s easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for weeknights, chilly days, or when you need a warm, satisfying one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 12 oz frozen homestyle egg noodles
- 2 tbsp butter
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or carrots
Instructions
- Add chicken, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth to the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot.
- Stir in frozen egg noodles and butter. Cover and cook on high for 30–45 minutes, or until noodles are fully cooked.
- If using peas or carrots, add them during the last 15 minutes.
- Stir well before serving and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Substitute cream of mushroom or celery for a flavor twist.
- Stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end for extra richness.
- Add spinach, corn, or other vegetables during the last 15 minutes.
- Dry egg noodles or rotini can be used if frozen noodles aren’t available—adjust time accordingly.
- For thicker sauce, mash a few noodles or stir in a cornstarch slurry.
- Freeze the base (without noodles) and add fresh noodles when reheating.
