When the weather starts to turn and the evenings come a little earlier, this slow cooker Amish chicken and noodles is the kind of supper that feels like home before you even sit down. It leans on the plain goodness Midwestern kitchens are known for: a handful of practical ingredients, a patient cook time, and a rich, comforting finish that stretches simple pantry staples into something everybody wants seconds of.
This dish is especially good with buttered green beans, sweet corn, or a simple side salad if you want a little freshness beside all that creamy comfort. Warm biscuits, a slice of sandwich bread, or even mashed potatoes also fit right in, especially if you like having something to catch every bit of that thick savory broth.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Chicken and Noodles
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Spoon the cream of chicken soup over the top, then pour in the chicken broth and set the stick of butter right over everything.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and easy to shred.
3. Remove the chicken to a plate and shred it well with two forks. Stir the broth and soup mixture in the slow cooker until smooth.
4. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the frozen egg noodles. Cover and cook on high for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring once or twice if needed, until the noodles are tender and the sauce has thickened.
5. Give everything a final stir, then spoon the chicken and noodles onto plates and serve hot.
Variations & Tips
Add a little seasoning: Even with just five main ingredients, you can certainly add a pinch of black pepper, garlic powder, or dried parsley if your family likes a little more flavor. I often keep it plain and let folks season their own bowls at the table.
Use chicken thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work beautifully here and stay especially juicy in the slow cooker. They give the finished dish a deeper, richer flavor that suits cold-weather suppers so well.
Watch the noodle texture: Frozen homestyle egg noodles are what give this dish its hearty Amish-style feel. If your noodles absorb broth quickly, add a splash more chicken broth near the end so the finished dish stays creamy instead of overly thick.
Make it extra cozy: For an old-fashioned potluck feel, serve this over mashed potatoes or alongside bread and butter. It is soft, savory, and filling in the best possible way, just the sort of meal that settles a house down on a chilly night.
