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Comforting Chicken & Noodles Crock Pot

Warm, creamy, and deeply comforting, this slow cooker chicken and noodles recipe combines tender shredded chicken, rich broth, hearty egg noodles, and optional vegetables for the perfect cozy family meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Family Favorites, Main Course, One Pot Meals, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 21 oz cream of chicken soup 2 cans
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into slices
  • 2 tsp Better Than Bouillon chicken flavor
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 24 oz Reames homestyle egg noodles frozen
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables optional

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and garlic powder.
  2. Spread cream of chicken soup evenly over the chicken. Top with sliced butter.
  3. Dissolve Better Than Bouillon in chicken broth and pour into the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreds.
  5. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Keep covered to stay moist.
  6. Stir frozen egg noodles and optional vegetables into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1–2 hours, stirring halfway through.
  7. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well. Add extra broth or water if a thinner consistency is desired.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Add fresh parsley or cracked black pepper before serving. This dish thickens as it sits, so extra broth may be needed for leftovers.