Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles recipe, delivering soul-warming goodness straight from your slow cooker. Creamy, tender chicken mingles with perfectly cooked noodles, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Components:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the bottom of the crock pot, creating a foundation for this comforting dish.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Pour the seasoned liquid mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage to infuse maximum flavor during cooking.
- Secure the crock pot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours, allowing chicken to become supremely tender and fully cooked.
- Extract chicken from the cooking liquid and use two forks to meticulously shred into delicate, bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken back into the crock pot, distributing it throughout the existing sauce.
- Gently incorporate egg noodles into the mixture, ensuring they are completely submerged in the flavorful liquid.
- Switch crock pot to high setting and cook for 30-45 minutes, until noodles reach perfect al dente texture.
- Fold sour cream into the hot mixture, creating a rich and creamy consistency that brings all ingredients together harmoniously.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while hot, providing a warm and satisfying meal perfect for comfort dining.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for deeper, richer flavor and more tender meat.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and cutting salt quantity in half.
- Elevate protein content by adding cream cheese instead of sour cream for extra creaminess.
- Make gluten-free by substituting egg noodles with certified gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg