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Crockpot Chicken and Noodles is comforting, delicious and easy to make. Soft noodles and juicy chicken cooks in a delicious sauce for an easy weeknight meal.

Shredded Chicken and Rotini Noodles in the slow cooker topped with parsley
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My family loves this Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup because of the chicken, noodles and vegetables. This Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles Recipe taste amazing and is just as easy to make.

This main dish recipe is always on the menu for a simple meal idea. The entire family will love the flavor and you will love how easy it is to make. You may also love this Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles.

Why This Recipe Works

It doesn’t get much easier than this Chicken and Noodle Recipe. Everything easily cooks in the slow cooker for a crowd pleasing meal. The chicken cooks juicy and the noodles cook tender.

Minimal prep time and simple spices makes this the ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients

Ingredients - chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, butter, onion, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper, egg noodles, parsley

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Seasoning Variations

You can easily change the spices to what you prefer or what you have on hand. Try these delicious variations.

  • Onion Powder
  • Poultry Seasoning
  • Fresh Rosemary

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

Chicken Breast placed in the slow cooker

Step 1 – Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart crockpot.

Whisking together cream of chicken soup and broth together in a bowl

Step 2 – In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Pour this mixture over the chicken.

Chicken broth mixture , diced onions and seasoning poured over the top of chicken breast in the slow cooker

Step 3 – Add butter, diced onion, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreds.

Shredded chicken on a plate with two forks

Step 4 – Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.

Rotini noodles added to the slow cooker with the sauce and chicken

Step 5 – Add the uncooked dry egg noodles to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.

Cooked chicken and noodles in the slow cooker

Step 6 – Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Serve warm, garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

  • Cooking Time – We usually cook this recipe on low but you can also cook on high for 3-4 hours. 
  • Noodle Texture – The noodles will continue to absorb liquid as they sit. If you prefer a soupier consistency, you can add more chicken broth when adding the noodles.
  • Shredding Chicken – You can easily shred the chicken with two forks but you can also learn how to shred chicken with a mixer.
Cooked chicken and noodles in the slow cooker with a serving on a ladle

Serving Suggestions

Chicken and Noodles makes a delicious meal idea. I love serving with a side of peas for the perfect comfort food. Other veggies that pair well with chicken and noodles is Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe, Parmesan Roasted Green Beans, or side salad.

I always make sure to make 30 Minute Dinner Rolls to make sure to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my Noodles Turn to Mush in the Crockpot?

Noodles will turn to mush if they are overcooked in the slow cooker. We recommend to check the noodles after about 30 minutes to ensure they are tender.

Can I Cook Noodles Separately?

Yes, if you problems with your noodles getting mushy, you can cook them in a large pot separate from the slow cooker. Then when ready to serve you can scoop noodles and the chicken mixture in a bowl to complete your meal.

Can I Use Frozen Chicken?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken in this recipe. I usually do as it so easy to take chicken from the freezer to the slow cooker for an easy meal idea.

How to Store Leftover Chicken and Noodles

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.  The mixture will soak up the liquid as it sits so you will need to add more water or chicken broth when reheating.

Chicken and Noodles on a plate with a bite on a fork

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Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

5 from 2 votes
Crockpot Chicken and Noodles is comforting, delicious and easy to make. Soft noodles and juicy chicken cooks in a delicious sauce for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 485

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans 10.5 ounce each cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 14.5 ounce low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup butter cut into cubes
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
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Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart crockpot.
  • In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
  • Add butter, diced onion,thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreds.
  • Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  • Add the uncooked egg noodles to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
  • Serve warm, garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You can also cook on high for 3-4 hours. 
Noodle texture: The noodles will continue to absorb liquid as they sit. If you prefer a soupier consistency, you can add more chicken broth when adding the noodles.
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days. 
The mixture will soak up the liquid as it sits so you will need to add more water or chicken broth when reheating.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 485kcal, Carbohydrates 24g, Protein 38g, Fat 26g, Saturated Fat 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 163mg, Sodium 1421mg, Potassium 680mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 711IU, Vitamin C 3mg, Calcium 43mg, Iron 2mg

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  1. Rachael says:

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner tonight. Not only did the house smell fantastic all day, everyone loved it and devoured it. This is a great cozy fall meal, I’ll absolutely make this again!

  2. Casey says:

    5 stars
    Everything cooked easily in the slow cooker! My entire family cleaned their plates.