Description
Hearty “Comforting Chicken & Noodles Crock Pot” delivers pure home-style goodness straight from midwest kitchens. Slow-simmered tender chicken nestles among silky noodles, promising warmth and satisfaction in every delightful spoonful you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 lb chicken thighs
Noodles and Base:
- 16 oz wide egg noodles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by placing chicken breasts and thighs into the crock pot, ensuring they are evenly distributed across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Chop onion, carrots, celery, and mince garlic, then scatter these aromatic vegetables around and over the chicken pieces.
- Sprinkle dried thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper directly onto the chicken and vegetables to infuse deep flavor throughout the dish.
- Pour chicken broth and water over the ingredients, covering the chicken and vegetables completely.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat, allowing the mixture to simmer and tenderize for 6-7 hours until chicken is fall-apart tender.
- Carefully remove chicken from the liquid, shred using two forks, and return the meat back to the slow cooker.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk cornstarch with heavy cream until smooth, then gently stir this mixture into the crock pot to thicken the sauce.
- Add wide egg noodles to the crock pot, stirring to ensure they are well-coated with the liquid, and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes until noodles are perfectly tender.
- Stir in butter during the final moments of cooking to add a rich, silky finish to the dish.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving this comforting, hearty meal directly from the crock pot.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with chicken thighs for more tender, flavorful meat that stays moist during long slow cooking.
- Use gluten-free egg noodles or zucchini noodles to make this recipe friendly for gluten-sensitive diners.
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Add a splash of white wine or splash of sherry for extra depth and complexity of flavor during the initial cooking stage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg