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Cassie’s Comforting Chicken & Noodles

This hearty, creamy chicken and noodles dish is pure comfort food — perfect for chilly days or when someone needs a little TLC. The slow-cooked chicken melts in your mouth, and the noodles soak up all the rich, savory flavor. Bonus: it’s incredibly easy to make!
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Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cassie’s Comforting Chicken & Noodles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Notes

Ingredients

  • 6 small or 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup (or 1 can chicken + 1 can cream of celery)
  • 1 stick (½ cup) butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 (32 oz) can chicken broth (plus extra if needed for thinning)
  • 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon (optional, for richer flavor)
  • 1 (24 oz) package frozen egg noodles
  • Optional: Mixed vegetables, chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken
    • Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Layer in the Crock Pot
    • Place seasoned chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
    • Spoon the soup over the chicken.
    • Scatter butter pieces evenly on top.
  3. Add Broth
    • In a separate bowl, whisk the chicken broth with Better Than Bouillon (if using).
    • Pour the mixture over the chicken and soup.
  4. Slow Cook – First Round
    • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Shred the Chicken
    • Remove chicken from the pot and shred using two forks.
    • Return shredded chicken to the Crock Pot.
  6. Add Noodles (and Veggies)
    • Stir in the frozen egg noodles. Add mixed vegetables at this point, if desired.
    • Cook on LOW for another 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
    • If the mixture becomes too thick, add more broth to reach desired consistency.
  7. Finish & Serve
    • Optional: Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
    • Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
    • Serve warm and enjoy every comforting bite!
 
Tips & Variations
  • Texture Tip: Frozen egg noodles will thicken the broth and give a dumpling-like feel. For a firmer texture, use dried or fresh Amish-style noodles.
  • Short on Time? You can cook on HIGH for 4–5 hours, but low and slow is best for flavor and texture.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: If freezing, freeze without the noodles for best results. Add cooked noodles when reheating.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 487.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.83g | Protein: 29.5g | Fat: 26.17g | Saturated Fat: 12.5g
 Cholesterol: 122.33mg | Sodium: 1313.33mg | Potassium: 397.33mg | Fiber: 1.33g | Sugar: 1.17g
 Vitamin A: 486.67IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.33mg

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