Description
Crockpot Chicken and Noodles is a warm, creamy dish that envelops tender chicken in a rich, savory sauce. The noodles soak up the flavors, creating a comforting meal that feels like a hug on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Broth: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Vegetables:
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Noodles: 12 ounces egg noodles
- Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion on top of the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
- Add the egg noodles and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese until melted and well combined. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove with a splash of broth.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and omit cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: main-dish
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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