This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish bell pepper noodles recipe is the kind of simple comfort food that somehow feels extra special when it hits the table. It has that old-fashioned, practical charm of Amish-style home cooking, where a few basic ingredients turn into something warm, buttery, and satisfying. I love recipes like this for busy workdays or casual potlucks, especially in summer when bell peppers are sweet and colorful and you need a dependable dish that stays cozy without a lot of hands-on cooking.
Serve these noodles alongside grilled chicken, smoked sausage, meatloaf, or a simple roast for an easy family dinner. For potlucks, I like pairing them with green beans, sliced tomatoes, coleslaw, or a crisp cucumber salad to balance the rich buttery sauce. They also work well as part of a comfort-food spread with dinner rolls and a fruit cobbler for dessert.
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
4 tablespoons butter, sliced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with a little butter if desired, then add the sliced red and green bell peppers, butter, and chicken broth.
2. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, until the peppers are very tender and the butter has melted into the broth.
3. Stir in the egg noodles, pressing them down as much as possible so they are moistened by the hot liquid. Cover and cook on low for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the noodles are tender.
4. Stir well and let the noodles sit for a few minutes to absorb the buttery broth before serving. Taste and add a little salt and pepper at the table if you like.
Variations & Tips
Add onion: If you do not mind going beyond five ingredients, a thinly sliced sweet onion cooks down beautifully with the peppers and adds even more old-fashioned flavor.
Make it richer: For a creamier finish, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream right at the end. It gives the noodles a silkier sauce that feels especially nice for a holiday meal.
Use vegetable broth: If you want to serve this as a meatless side, swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth. The peppers still bring plenty of flavor and color.
Watch the noodles closely: Slow cookers can vary a lot, and egg noodles can go from tender to too soft pretty fast. Start checking early and stir gently so they keep their shape.
Great for potlucks: This dish holds well on the warm setting for a short time, which is one reason it disappears so fast at gatherings. If it thickens as it sits, stir in a small splash of warm broth before serving.