Crockpot Chicken and Noodles is an easy, filling comfort meal the whole family can enjoy. Everything is cooked right in the crock, making this an ideal weeknight meal.
If your life is anything like mine, it is constantly go, go, go. Now that summer has passed, the days are filled with school, after-school sports and activities, errands, and much more. Every family should have some easy, dump-and-go crockpot recipes to keep up with the demands of the day. This scrumptious Crockpot Chicken and Noodles can be in the crock in a matter of ten minutes, leaving you precious time to help with homework, fold laundry, exercise rigorously, or pay bills.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breast.
- Nutmeg: This adds a warm, nutty, sweet flavor. If you don’t like nutmeg, omit it.
- Chicken Broth: Preferably low-sodium.
- Amish Egg Noodles: You can use other egg noodles, but they will cook a little faster than the Amish noodles.
How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Noodles
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- In a crockpot, add diced onion, garlic, chicken breast, spices, and butter. Cover with chicken broth. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
- When the chicken is tender, shred it and add the egg noodles. Cover and cook on high.
- Mix cornstarch and broth, and slowly stir in. Cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken the broth and cook the noodles until tender.
Recipe Variations
- Spice: Finely minced jalapeno peppers, a couple of pinches of ground cayenne pepper, or half a teaspoon of sriracha or sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste).
- Vegetables: Chopped celery, freshly chopped carrots, diced green or red peppers, sautéed white button, or cremini mushrooms.
- Frozen: Peas, green beans, carrots, or medley.
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Crockpot Chicken and Noodles
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon crushed rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth reserving ¼ cup
- 6 ounces Amish egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Fresh or dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with onion and garlic. Add parsley, rosemary, pepper, thyme, nutmeg, and butter, and cover with chicken broth. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
- When cooked, tenderly shred the chicken. Add the egg noodles, making sure they are submerged in the liquid. If necessary, add a little more chicken broth. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix the cornstarch and reserved broth together and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken and cook the noodles until tender.
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Lesa
If I add carrots and peas, etc, at what point in the cooking process should it be added?
Beth Pierce
Add carrots during the last hour and peas in the last 20 minutes or so.
Tony W
Tried this recipe with wild turkey breast and it turned out great
Jan Sherrill
Very delicious. I recommend.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Jan! So glad that you liked it!
Charlie
All I have are thick pork chops. Can I substitute
Beth Pierce
Maybe if they have bones and some fat on them.
Krista
What a great slow cooker recipe! I have to make it on a busy weeknight!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Krista! I hope you like it as much as we do!
Taylor
Perfect weeknight dinner! Easy and yummy!
Jade Manning
This dish looks delicious, I can’t wait to try this!
Catalina
This is in our future! So easy and so delicious! Should try this!
Erin
This looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
Anna
My family will love this! Perfect for busy days!