Crockpot Creamy Chicken & Noodles

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Crockpot Creamy Chicken & Noodles

 Description

A cozy slow-cooker meal made with tender chicken, egg noodles, vegetables, and a velvety cream sauce. This is the kind of comforting, low-effort recipe you’ll want on repeat—perfect for busy days, chilly nights, or when you need comfort food without the fuss.

 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley or thyme

  • Optional:

    • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon butter (extra richness)

 Instructions

  1. Layer ingredients

    • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.

    • Add onion, garlic, broth, cream of chicken soup, and seasonings.

  2. Slow cook

    • Cover and cook:

      • LOW: 6–7 hours

      • HIGH: 3–4 hours

  3. Shred chicken

    • Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return to crockpot.

  4. Add noodles & cream

    • Stir in egg noodles, frozen vegetables, and heavy cream.

  5. Finish cooking

    • Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, until noodles are tender.

  6. Serve

    • Stir well, adjust seasoning, and enjoy warm.

 Notes & Tips

  • Add noodles at the end so they don’t get mushy.

  • If it thickens too much, add extra broth or milk.

  • Rotisserie chicken can be substituted—add it with the noodles.

  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.

Servings

  • Makes 6–8 hearty servings

 Nutritional Info (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: ~420

  • Protein: ~28 g

  • Carbohydrates: ~32 g

  • Fat: ~20 g

  • Fiber: ~3 g
    (Varies based on cream and noodle brand)

 Benefits

  • ✔️ High in protein

  • ✔️ One-pot, low effort meal

  • ✔️ Family-friendly comfort food

  • ✔️ Great for meal prep

  • ✔️ Customizable with veggies or seasoning

Q & A

Q: Can I use chicken thighs?
A: Yes—thighs are extra juicy and flavorful.

Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Use dairy-free cream soup and coconut milk or oat cream.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, but freeze before adding noodles for best texture.

Q: Can I add cheese?
A: Absolutely—stir in shredded cheddar or Parmesan at the end.

Q: What can I serve with this?
A: Biscuits, crusty bread, or a simple side salad.

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