Here’s a cozy, simple recipe for Crockpot Chicken and Noodles—perfect comfort food with minimal effort:
🍲 Crockpot Chicken and Noodles
🧾 Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet chicken gravy mix (optional, for richer flavor)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried parsley (optional)
- 12 oz egg noodles (frozen or dried)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk (optional, for creaminess)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Add to crockpot:
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Sprinkle garlic powder, pepper, salt, parsley, and gravy mix if using. - Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender. - Shred chicken:
Remove chicken, shred with forks, then return it to the crockpot. - Add noodles:
Stir in egg noodles and butter.- If using frozen noodles, cook for 1.5–2 hours on low.
- If using dried noodles, cook for about 30–45 minutes (watch closely and stir occasionally).
- Finish creamy (optional):
Stir in heavy cream or milk at the end for a richer texture.
💡 Tips
- Add frozen peas or carrots for extra veggies.
- If it gets too thick, just add a bit more broth.
- For extra flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
If you want, I can give you a healthier version, a spicy twist, or a Pakistani-style variation with desi flavors.