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!

Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles in a slow cooker.

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.

Bowls of Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles on a wooden table.

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:

Bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles on a wooden table.

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: 

  1. Cook egg noodles. Set aside.
  2. Heat a pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. 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. 
  4. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the soup, seasonings, and mushrooms, cooking until bubbling, stirring occasionally.
  5. Mix the chicken and noodles with the sauce and serve.
Spoonful of Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles held above a bowl.

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 in a slow cooker.
5 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
This creamy slow cooker chicken and noodles recipe is filled with hearty chunks of chicken and fresh mushrooms. It is silky smooth and scrumptious and quite possibly the easiest chicken and noodles recipe out there!

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.

Notes

*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 for serving. If the noodles are in the slow cooker for too long, they will start to get mushy.
**If not serving the dish immediately, it will thicken up quite a bit. When ready to serve (or reheat), you may need to add extra liquid, like chicken broth, to the chicken and noodles.

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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!

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Reader Comments

  1. 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?

  2. 5 stars
    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.

  3. This looks really good. I am going to try it soon. Do you have the recipe for the bread in the picture please?

  4. 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.

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