Slow Cooker Amish Chicken and Noodles Recipe
Nothing beats a warm, hearty bowl of slow cooker Amish chicken and noodles during chilly winter days. This simple, wholesome recipe brings comfort food to the table with tender chicken, thick egg noodles, and a rich, creamy sauce all made in your slow cooker with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, it’s a nutritious, high-protein meal that satisfies both kids and adults.
Benefits of This Recipe:
Protein-packed: Tender chicken breasts provide lean protein for energy and muscle support.
Easy and hands-off: Just stack ingredients in the slow cooker, let it simmer, and enjoy.
Family-friendly comfort food: Thick noodles in creamy sauce appeal to kids and adults alike.
Budget-friendly: Made with just five pantry staples.
Versatile: Serve over mashed potatoes, with buttered corn, or a fresh green salad.
Ingredients (Servings: 6)
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
12 ounces thick, homestyle frozen egg noodles
Instructions:
Layer the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker in a single layer for even cooking.
Add creamy base: Pour chicken broth over the chicken, then spread cream of chicken soup on top without stirring.
Add butter: Dot with butter pieces, allowing them to melt and enrich the sauce.
Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
Shred the chicken: Use two forks to shred directly in the slow cooker, mixing into the creamy sauce.
Add noodles: Stir in frozen egg noodles gently. Cover and cook on High for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are thick, tender, and coated in creamy sauce.
Season to taste: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper for a flavorful finish. Serve hot straight from the slow cooker.
Tips & Variations:
Chicken alternatives: Bone-in chicken thighs add more flavor just remove bones before serving.
Extra creaminess: Stir in 1/4–1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half with the noodles.
Depth of flavor: Lightly brown chicken in a skillet before slow cooking.
Adjust consistency: For a soupier version, add up to 1 cup extra broth when adding noodles.
Noodle swaps: Use refrigerated or dried homestyle noodles; adjust cook time as needed.
Leftover hack: Noodles thicken in the fridge; loosen with a splash of broth when reheating.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve Amish chicken noodles over mashed potatoes, with buttered corn, or alongside warm dinner rolls. Add a crisp green salad with a tangy dressing to balance the richness, and finish with applesauce or canned peaches for a nostalgic, wholesome meal.
