I’ve been looking for this recipe for a long time now! Finally, a recipe I grew up eating. So simple and tasty

Slow Cooker Amish Chicken and Noodles is a simple, comforting dish that finds its origins within the Amish communities of the United States, particularly those in Ohio and Pennsylvania. This dish embodies the Amish philosophy of simple living and comes from a tradition of using readily available ingredients to create hearty, wholesome meals. Slow-cooked chicken combined with rich, flavorful noodles makes this dish not just a symbol of Amish culinary culture, but a popular comfort food enjoyed by many across the country.

When it comes to serving Slow Cooker Amish Chicken and Noodles, there is ample room for pairing it with a variety of sides to complement its heartiness. These noodles are best served on top mashed potatoes. A side of homemade bread or dinner rolls is perfect for sopping up the flavorful broth. For something green, consider a crisp salad or some steamed vegetables like green beans or carrots which will add a nice contrast to the creamy noodles and tender chicken. This dish by itself is quite rich and filling, so light, fresh sides usually make the best accompaniments.

Ingredients:

- 1 whole, bone-in chicken

Instructions:

1. Place the whole chicken into your slow cooker. If using a whole chicken, ensure it's cleaned and giblets removed. Season generously.

2. Pour water over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring that the chicken is covered.

3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and falls off the bone easily.

4. Strain broth from slow cooker into a large pot. Add water if needed for enough liquid to cook noodles.

5. Add chicken to pot and bring to a boil. Stir in chicken base until dissolved; add more to taste if necessary.

6. Boil noodles for 9 minutes or until soft. Stir in butter.

Serve noodles with broth as gravy. Ideally on top of mashed potatoes!