This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish carrot noodles recipe is the kind of simple, comforting side dish that earns a permanent spot at potlucks, holiday tables, and busy weeknight dinners. The combination of tender carrots, buttery egg noodles, and a lightly creamy sauce has that old-fashioned homemade feel that makes Midwestern comfort food so dependable, and using the slow cooker keeps it wonderfully hands-off when the day gets busy.
Serve these carrot noodles alongside baked ham, roast chicken, pork chops, or meatloaf for a cozy meal. They also fit right in at summer potlucks next to fried chicken, green beans, or a crisp salad, and the mild sweetness of the carrots pairs especially well with savory main dishes and simple vegetables.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Carrot Noodles
Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 bag (12 ounces) wide egg noodles
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 cups chicken broth
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
Directions
1. Lightly grease the inside of a slow cooker. Add the sliced carrots, butter, chicken broth, and condensed cream of chicken soup, then stir until the soup is mostly blended into the broth.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the carrots are becoming tender but not falling apart.
3. Stir in the egg noodles, pressing them down gently so they are mostly covered by the liquid. Cover and cook on low for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the noodles are tender and have absorbed some of the sauce.
4. Stir everything well, let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly, then serve warm. If you like, sprinkle with a little chopped parsley before serving.
Variations & Tips
Make It Richer: For an extra creamy version, stir in a splash of heavy cream or a spoonful of sour cream right before serving. This is especially nice if you're bringing it to a holiday meal and want the sauce a little silkier.
Add Fresh Herbs: Chopped parsley or dill adds a little color and freshness to balance the buttery noodles and sweet carrots. If the dish has been sitting on a buffet table for a bit, herbs help wake it back up.
Use Vegetable Broth: If you want to serve this as a meatless side, swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth and use a condensed cream soup that fits your needs. The flavor will be slightly different but still cozy and satisfying.
Watch the Noodles Closely: Slow cookers can vary a lot, so check the noodles early the first time you make this. Once they are tender, serve fairly soon so they do not soak up too much liquid and become overly soft.