Ah yes 😌—Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles is the ultimate comfort food: tender chicken, rich savory broth, and soft noodles that soak up all the flavor. Here’s a foolproof recipe:
🍗 Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles
Ingredients (6 servings)
For the chicken & broth:
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1½–2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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4 cups chicken broth
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2 cups water
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3 carrots, sliced
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3 celery stalks, sliced
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried parsley
For the noodles:
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8 oz egg noodles (or your favorite pasta)
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1–2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the slow cooker
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Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and broth/water into the slow cooker
2️⃣ Cook
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Cover and cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender
3️⃣ Shred the chicken
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Remove chicken from the slow cooker
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Shred with two forks
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Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker
4️⃣ Add noodles
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Turn slow cooker to HIGH
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Stir in noodles (and butter if using)
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Cook 20–25 minutes, uncovered, until noodles are tender
5️⃣ Adjust seasoning
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Taste and add salt/pepper as needed
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Optional: sprinkle fresh parsley on top
Tips for Best Results
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Don’t overcook noodles in slow cooker—add them toward the end
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Thicker broth: stir in 1–2 tsp cornstarch mixed with water if you want gravy-like consistency
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Vegetable variations: peas, mushrooms, or green beans can be added in last 15–20 minutes
Result: creamy, comforting, and perfectly tender chicken and noodles that tastes like it simmered all day—even if you just set it in the morning. 😌
I can also give you a one-pot shortcut version that cooks noodles right with the chicken from the start if you want minimal cleanup.
Do you want me to do that?