This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish bell pepper noodles recipe is the kind of easy, comforting side dish that disappears fast at potlucks, cookouts, and family suppers. Sweet bell peppers soften into the buttery noodles as everything cooks together, giving you a simple dish with bright color and old-fashioned comfort that feels right at home on any summer table.
Serve these buttery pepper noodles alongside grilled chicken, hamburgers, pork chops, or barbecue sandwiches for an easy warm-weather meal. They also pair nicely with fresh garden tomatoes, cucumber salad, coleslaw, or a scoop of cottage cheese if you want to round things out with something cool and crisp.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Bell Pepper Noodles
Servings: 6
Ingredients
12 ounces wide egg noodles
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons butter, sliced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Directions
1. Add the sliced red bell pepper, sliced green bell pepper, butter, and chicken broth to a white slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the peppers are tender.
2. Stir in the egg noodles, making sure they are mostly covered by the hot liquid. Cover and cook on high for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
3. Gently stir the noodles, then let them rest uncovered for 5 minutes if needed to thicken slightly. Serve warm straight from the slow cooker or spooned into a serving bowl.
Variations & Tips
Make it vegetarian: Swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth for the same cozy flavor with a meat-free option that works well for family gatherings.
Add onion: If your family enjoys a little extra savoriness, add 1 small thinly sliced onion with the peppers so it softens right into the buttery sauce.
For picky eaters: Slice the peppers very thin so they melt more into the noodles, or use all red peppers for a sweeter flavor and a softer look on the plate.
Watch the noodles closely: Slow cookers can vary, so start checking the noodles at the 20-minute mark to keep them tender instead of mushy.
Finish with a little extra butter: For an especially rich cookout side dish, stir in 1 extra tablespoon of butter right before serving to give the noodles a silky finish.