This creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles recipe is filled with hearty chunks of chicken and fresh mushrooms, all made in a slow cooker! It could be one of the easiest chicken and noodles recipes out there! So, get out your slow cooker or crock pot, add the ingredients, and let the slow cooker do the work. I also have a Skillet Chicken Noodle Casserole you will love!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Chicken: You will need about 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I used 3 large chicken breasts.
Seasonings: Seasoned salt, chicken bouillon, and garlic powder are the simple seasonings you will add to the slow cooker.
Mushrooms: I added white button mushrooms to the dish. The trick to cleaning mushrooms is to use a damp paper towel and rub lightly, one at a time. Do not soak them or rinse them. Once they are cleaned, sit the mushroom upright on the stalk. With a very sharp knife, make thin slices from end to end. If you are not a fan of mushrooms, leave them out.
Cream of Mushroom Soup: If you want to make part of this recipe from scratch, make homemade condensed cream of mushroom soup. Or, just use 2 cans. When mixed with butter, it creates a smooth and velvety sauce that coats the chicken and noodles.
Chicken Broth: If you don’t have chicken broth, you can use chicken stock as a substitute.
Egg Noodles: Uncooked egg noodles are added to the slow cooker 15 minutes (or less if using homemade noodles) before serving time, just enough time to cook. If the chicken and sauce are done cooking, but you are not quite ready to serve the dish, keep the slow cooker on the warm setting until you are ready to add and cook the noodles. If the noodles are in the slow cooker for too long, they will start to get mushy.
What To Serve With Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles
Slow cooker chicken and noodles pair well with a variety of side dishes to make it a complete meal. Here are some options:
- Wedge Salad
- Easy Dinner Rolls
- Garlic Knots (or Garlic Breadsticks)
- Roasted Vegetables like Brussels sprouts, green beans, or asparagus
- Steamed Rice
- Roasted Potato Wedges
Can I Make Chicken and Noodles Without a Slow Cooker?
Absolutely! The great news is that this recipe is just as quick, easy, and delicious without a crockpot. To cook this chicken and noodles recipe without a slow cooker, follow these simple steps:
- Cook egg noodles. Set aside.
- Heat a pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- After the chicken has been cooked, let it rest for about 5 minutes before cutting it into 1/4-inch cubes and setting it aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the soup, seasonings, and mushrooms, cooking until bubbling, stirring occasionally.
- Mix the chicken and noodles with the sauce and serve.
How To Store Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles
To store leftovers of slow cooker chicken and noodles, first, let it cool completely. Next, store the chicken and noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last up to 3-4 days. Reheat leftovers on the stovetop or in the microwave. When reheating leftovers, you may need to add more liquid, like chicken broth.
Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- 5 cups (40 ounces) chicken broth
- 16 ounces egg noodles, uncooked
- parsley, chopped for garnish
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- To the bowl of a slow cooker, add the chicken, seasoned salt, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, butter, and chicken broth. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours (or low for 3-4 hours).
- After 2 hours, or when the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and place it onto a cutting board. Using 2 forks, finely shred the chicken and place it back into the bowl of the slow cooker.
- Add the uncooked egg noodles to the slow cooker*, stirring to combine.
- Cover and continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the noodles are done to your liking, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.** Salt to taste.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
I loved it. This is an easy slow-cooker meal that the family will love.
Elizabeth
This was okay. I did have to add a bit of salt to my portion. But, you can't go wrong with such an easy recipe, for sure!
Rachael
This type of hot dish isn't my favorite, but I have family that would absolutely love this. It's very easy to throw together.
Annabelle
This is a super easy meal to make! It wasn't exactly my type of dish, but it would be great for busy nights!
Bella
Very creamy and comforting to eat! It is very fulfilling, especially with the chicken!
Selena
Super easy dish for the family. I love the mushrooms in it!
The flavor was good and it was easy to make I would not add the eggnoodles in the future. I plan to freeze some of this recipe and the egg noodles turn to mush and also added a starchy taste.
I wasn’t sure how water b4 I looked for a recipe note out of chicken broth so I added cream of chicken soup l not an experienced cook so I just put water then 1 can each cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken then put it on low. Added a little real minced 🧄 garlic. Tsp full . Then added chicken 3 L Chicken breasts. Hopefully it will cook nicely .
Frozen or dried egg noodles is my only question and i can’t find any answer in post or comments🤷🤦
Dried – found in the pasta aisle of the grocery store.
If I wanted to use your Homemade Egg Noodles recipe, at what point would I add the noodles to the slow cooker and for how long?
I made this for dinner last night. I made one change. I added cream of chicken soup. It was very good. Really enjoyed it. My husband said before I made it. He didn’t like chicken noodle soup. He said it was delicious he liked it. Very good during this cold weather.
Cook egg noodles on stove and add when cooked to save time
This looks really good. I am going to try it soon. Do you have the recipe for the bread in the picture please?
Any substitutes for the mushrooms (not broccoli, he hates that, too)? I’ll be using cream of chicken soup, but I’m at a loss. Don’t say peas, they’re too “green.” Oy.
Brussel spouts, carrots, green beans, asparagus