Description
Comforting Chicken & Noodles Crock Pot is a slow‑cooked, cozy meal featuring tender shredded chicken and thick egg noodles in a rich, savory broth — the ultimate set‑it‑and‑forget‑it comfort food that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skin‑less chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups wide egg noodles (frozen or dry — if dry, add near the end)
- 2 Tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In the crock pot, add the chicken, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, minced garlic, dried thyme (or Italian seasoning), salt and pepper. Stir lightly to combine. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until the chicken is very tender and easily shreddable. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks, then return the shredded chicken back into the crock pot. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Stir in the egg noodles. If using dry egg noodles, sometimes add them near the end and cook for about 20–30 minutes on HIGH until tender. If using frozen egg noodles, they may go in earlier. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Optional: Stir in the butter for extra richness. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add frozen peas or carrots in the last 30 minutes of cooking for added veggies. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- If you’re using dry egg noodles and you find the liquid is too much, monitor them so they don’t overcook and become mushy. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. To reheat, warm gently and add a splash of broth if the noodles have absorbed too much liquid. Avoid freezing once noodles are added, as they tend to get mushy. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (~1 cup)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
