Slow Cooker Amish Style Spinach Chicken Noodles
Why You’ll Love This Recipe (Benefits)
This slow cooker spinach chicken noodles recipe is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you need a comforting, no-fuss family dinner.
Benefits:
- Easy 5-ingredient slow cooker recipe
- Minimal prep – just dump and cook
- Family-friendly comfort food
- High-protein chicken dinner
- Hidden vegetables (baby spinach) for extra nutrition
- Budget-friendly Amish-style meal
- Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins (raw)
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 5 packed cups)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles (dry)
Instructions:
- Place the raw chicken tenderloins in an even layer at the bottom of a 5–7 quart slow cooker.
- Add the fresh baby spinach on top of the chicken. It will look like a lot, but it will shrink as it cooks.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth + cream of chicken soup until smooth. Pour over chicken and spinach.
- Cover and cook:
- LOW: 4–5 hours
- HIGH: 2 1/2–3 hours
until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and mix everything together.
- Add the dry egg noodles, pressing them into the liquid. Add a little extra broth if needed.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until noodles are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve your creamy chicken noodles with:
- Fresh green salad with vinaigrette
- Buttered bread or dinner rolls
- Steamed carrots or green beans
- Pickles or pickled beets (classic Amish-style touch)
Recipe Variations & Tips:
- Swap egg noodles with kluski noodles for a more traditional Amish flavor
- Use chicken thighs for richer taste
- Add carrots or celery for extra vegetables
- Stir in Parmesan cheese for extra creaminess
- Replace part of the soup with Greek yogurt (add after cooking chicken)
