Description
This Comforting Chicken & Noodles Crock Pot recipe provides a warm, hearty, and easy-to-make meal perfect for any busy day. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in creamy chicken soup and broth, combined with butter and soft egg noodles, create a deliciously satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cans chicken broth (15 oz each)
- 1 stick butter or margarine (about 4 tablespoons)
- 1 lb chicken breasts (fresh or frozen)
- 1 package frozen egg noodles (24 oz), like Reames
Instructions
- Place Chicken: Place chicken breasts at the bottom of your crock pot, ensuring they are evenly spread for consistent cooking.
- Add Liquids and Butter: Pour the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup evenly over the chicken breasts. Add the stick of butter on top, which will melt during cooking to enrich the flavor.
- Cook on Low: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and the flavors to meld.
- Shred Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot, shred them using two forks until finely pulled, then return the shredded chicken back into the crock pot.
- Add Noodles and Continue Cooking: Add the frozen egg noodles to the crock pot, stir gently, and cook for an additional 2 hours on low. Stir every 30 minutes to prevent noodles from sticking or clumping.
- Serve: Once noodles are cooked and tender, serve the chicken and noodles warm. Enjoy this comforting meal!
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen chicken breasts depending on your preference or availability.
- Stirring the noodles every 30 minutes ensures they cook evenly and prevents sticking.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade or low-sodium version for a healthier option.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- For extra vegetables, consider adding diced carrots or peas in the last hour of cooking.
