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Nothing says comfort like a big bowl of crockpot chicken and noodles simmering away all day. This classic Midwestern-style dish combines tender shredded chicken, rich, savory broth, and soft egg noodles into the kind of meal that feels like a hug in a bowl. If you’ve ever wanted to make chicken and noodles in the crockpot without babysitting the stove, this recipe delivers all the cozy, home-cooked flavor with almost no effort — just dump, stir, and let your slow cooker do the work.
For another crockpot favorite, try my Crock Pot Lasagna. My family loves Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas too!
Why you’ll love this crockpot chicken and egg noodles recipe!
If you love chicken noodle soup, the flavor of this pasta dish just might be your new favorite meal! It’s a crockpot version of my stovetop chicken and noodles recipe. Whether it’s made in the slow cooker or on the stove, this is my family’s favorite comfort food!
Pair the crockpot chicken and noodles with my Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits and you’ve got the coziest, heartiest dinner ever!
- It’s true comfort food: Thick, creamy broth and tender chicken make every bite soothing and satisfying, just like grandma used to make.
- Minimal prep: Everything goes straight into the slow cooker, so dinner basically makes itself.
- Perfect for busy days: Whether it’s a hectic school night or a lazy Sunday, this recipe fits right in.
- Family-friendly: Even picky eaters love these soft egg noodles and mild, savory flavor.
For another weeknight slow cooker meal recipe, try my Creamy Crockpot Chicken next!
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Ingredients You’ll Need
The full ingredient list with quantities and measurements is in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken works best. Thighs give a richer flavor, while breasts stay light and tender.
- Liquids – I used cream of chicken soup and chicken broth to create the liquid base for the chicken and noodles. Cream of celery might be an option as well but it will cut down on some of that chicken flavor.
- Noodles – You can use any noodles you like, but I would recommend avoiding spaghetti or angel-hair type of pastas. I prefer to use egg noodles when I make crockpot chicken and noodles.
- Butter – Adds richness and that old-fashioned homemade taste.
How to Chicken and Noodles in the Crock Pot
- Prep the chicken: First, place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crock Pot.
- Add the other ingredients: Top with the soups and sprinkle with the spices. Next, add the butter to the top.
- Cook: Pour in the chicken broth. Cook over low heat for 5-6 hours, or high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken: Now, remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into large chunks with two forks. When finished, add the shredded chicken back to the pot along with the dry egg noodles and stir. Continue cooking for 30-45 minutes, until noodles are tender. Finally, serve alongside a light side salad or your favorite breadsticks!
Serving Suggestions
- Veggies: This recipe is pretty satisfying on its own so I like to pair it with a kale salad or veggie, like quick and easy sautéed Brussels sprouts with bacon.
- Bread: You can also make a batch of softy, fluffy dinner rolls to go with your Crock Pot chicken and noodles, too!
How to Store Leftover Crockpot Chicken and Noodles
- Refrigerator: Store leftover crockpot chicken and noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: When reheating, add a splash of broth or milk to loosen the noodles and bring back that creamy texture. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
Frequently Asked Questions
You bet! I’m all for making this simple chicken slow cooker recipe as easy as possible. If you have some leftover chicken, you can use it in this recipe easily. It might even add a whole new level of flavor.
Yes! One of the great things about crockpot chicken and noodles recipes is that frozen chicken can go straight into the slow cooker. Just make sure it cooks long enough to reach a safe temperature before shredding.
No — the egg noodles cook right in the crockpot. This is what gives them that soft, comforting texture that makes this dish so special.
Chicken and noodles is much thicker and creamier — more like a stew than a soup. That’s why it’s so filling and comforting.
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Crockpot Chicken and Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 ½-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounce cans
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ stick butter sliced
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces egg noodles uncooked
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Top with the 2 cans of cream of chicken soup and spices. Add butter slices to the top. Next, cover with the chicken broth.
- Cook over low heat for 5-6 hours, or high heat for 3-4 hours. Once complete, remove the chicken from the pot and shred with two forks.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the pot along with the dry egg noodles and stir. Continue cooking for 30-45 minutes, until noodles are tender. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Don’t pre-cook the chicken: Technically, you can cook the chicken ahead of time, but it is meant to slow cook over several hours from raw. If you do decide to cook the chicken before placing everything in the Crock Pot, you will need to adjust the slow cooker time significantly.
- Use dry noodles: No need to pre-soak or boil your noodles! Toss them straight from the bag or box into the Crock Pot and allow them to cook with the rest of your ingredients. I always make sure that the noodles, especially when dry, are completely submerged while cooking so that they soak up all of the moisture and flavors. Wide egg noodles are a good choice, too!
- Avoid mushy noodles: You don’t want to put the noodles in too soon or cook them for too long. If your noodles seem to be getting mushy, that is a sign that they are ready to come out of the Crock Pot!
- Add vegetables: Adding onions, carrots, corn and even more fresh herbs is a simple way to take the flavor to a whole new level! I think that adding thyme, rosemary, and fresh parsley sounds amazing also.
This was so easy to make and it tasted amazing as well! Great option for an effortless dinner
Before I try your recipes, I was wondering what size crockpot do you use? Being a single person, I have a small (4.5 qt) crockpot. Are your recipes made for larger or smaller crockpots?
Last, I’ve been making this the last two winters! Very good and easy to make! Hubby really likes!
Does this freeze well? I have not tried to do that yet. Thanks
We’re so happy to hear this! Thank you, Lora! This should freeze well for two months. 😊
So easy to make and so so good! Whole family loves it!
We’re so glad! 😊
I made this today in my power xl air fry grill combo on the slow cooker setting and it came out great will definitely make it again
I’m going to make this today I have a 3 qt crockpot do I use the same amount of ingredients or smaller amounts?
My husband is so fussy and I tried your recipe. It was a knock out and I enjoyed it too especially that it was easy and made the family happy. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
We’re go glad it was a hit, Mari! Thank you for trying it out. 😊 Merry Christmas to you as well!
can this be cooked in an instant pot ? and if so how do you do it .
put a small amount of corn starch in a small amount of water. Add to mixture stirring as you add. Let it cook a little longer. If still thin, all more corn starch mix until gravy thickness is achieved.
This was delicious!
Halved the recipe easily, used unsalted cream of mushroom soup, and it turned out well.
The noodles thickened the sauce, which made it like an old fashioned chicken and dumplings!
Loved this!!!! I’m not sure if I did something wrong but I would have liked the gravy to be a little thicker. Can anyone help with this?
Hi. When you add the noodles, do you turn it up to high or keep it on low? Thank you!
I made this last week and OMG!! It was delicious. I made it again yesterday. I’m hooked, Thank you 😊
This is really delicious and so easy. Didn’t change a thing. Will be making this again soon! Thank you for such a great recipe.
What is the serving size?
Was wondering if you could substitute a different noodle I don’t have egg noodles right now but I do have fettuccine noodles
I think it would be ok!