Crockpot Chicken and Noodles (2024)

It doesn't get much easier or more delicious than this epic Crockpot Chicken and Noodles. With less than ten ingredients and two steps in this recipe, dinner has never been so foolproof!

Two-Step Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

I always say this chicken and noodles recipe is as easy as the "Texas Two Step" because I liken it to the popular Western dance. There are 2 main recipe steps and all of the ingredients come in 2s. Plus, it's easily assembled in the slow cooker to make mealtime simple.

The savory broth, chicken, and noodle concoction are filling and cozy comfort food perfection. There was one BIG controversial element when I shared this recipe last year...the poultry seasoning!

My recipe calls for "Flaky Poultry Seasoning" and the brand I use is Spice Hunter. Each brand and blend of poultry seasoning is different. While the primary ingredient is usually sage, the other amounts of ingredients and concentration of flavors can vary. If you're using a ground-style poultry seasoning, you will need to start with only ½ teaspoon and adjust at the end if you want to add more flavor. Using 2 tablespoons of ground would likely yield an undesirable flavor.

Nonetheless, there were over 4 million folks who saw this creamy chicken and egg noodles recipe last year! So many of readers also shared their experience of how much they and their family loved it.

If you love this Texas Two Step Chicken and Noodles, then you shouldn't hesitate to try my Crockpot Beef and Noodles, it's also a fan favorite! Some other slow cooker meals to try are also my Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken, Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken, and Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs.

Slow cooker chicken and noodles is a quick dinner to assemble (less than 10 ingredients!), smells amazing as it's cooking, and reheats super well. I know after one bite of this delicious soup or dish...whatever you want to call it...will make you want to do the two-step!

Why You'll Love this Recipe

• Beyond Simple to Make: It’s an excellent set-it-and-forget-it that will leave you only needing to add the noodles!
• Make It Your Own: Chicken and noodles can easily be adapted to your palates preference by switching up the seasonings and adding vegetables.
• Leftovers to Look Forward To: This dish is so delicious that you’ll be anxiously awaiting to reheat them for lunch or another dinner!
• Comfort Food Classic: Fall-apart chicken with tender noodles wrapped in a savory rich broth has all the qualities of a cozy meal!

Ingredients in Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles

Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements of ingredients.

• Chicken Broth: Adds moisture and richness to the dish and helps tenderize the chicken.
• Cream of Chicken: Convenient, quick and adds incredible flavors and creaminess.
• Dried Flaky Poultry Seasoning: An incredible blend of flavors that has notes of the fall and winter holidays. Seasonings include sage, thyme, marjoram, nutmeg and onion powder. See FAQ if using ground poultry seasoning.
• Garlic Powder: This adds a nuanced savoriness and flavor.
• Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning (or other Cajun-Style Seasoning): Adds excitement and a depth of bold flavor with it’s perfect blend of spices.
• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts and Thighs: Pairs perfectly with the savory flavors of the seasonings and a hearty dose of protein.
• Cornstarch: Creates a smooth paste that creates the perfect thickness in this dish.
• Milk: Along with the cornstarch, it creates the slurry to thicken the dish perfectly.
• Pasta/Noodles (SEE TIPS AND SUBSTITUTIONS for this ingredient choice): Chicken and noodles is the perfect pairing! The noodles soak up the flavors of the dish as well as help thicken the broth. I useAl Dente Carba Nada Noodles.

Tools You’ll Need

• Crockpot: I like an 8-quart slow cooker here, it's large and makes a lot of chicken and noodles to feed a crowd.
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cups

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Noodles Recipe

1. STEP ONE: Whisk together broth, cream of chicken, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, and Tony Chachere seasoning in a Crockpot. Once combined, submerge the chicken.Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

2. STEP 2: Remove, shred, and add the chicken back to the Crockpot along with a cornstarch slurry and noodles. Cook on high for 25 minutes or until the noodles are al dente and the liquid slightly thickens.Ladle and enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions

• Your choice of noodles/pasta can make a big difference in this chicken and noodles recipe. I use a higher protein, lower carb noodle brand called Al Dente Pasta Carba Nada. These noodles do not overcook or become mushy in the time frame provided nor once they are refrigerated and reheated as leftovers. Here are some things to think about with your noodle selection:
  • If using a higher starch content noodle, have an extra can of broth on hand as they will likely absorb more of the broth.
  • Some noodles/pasta require a longer or shorter cook time than others, so adjust accordingly. You can take one noodle out, try and confirm whether or not they need more cook time.
  • If you're concerned that your noodles might become too mushy, you also have the option of cooking the pasta in boiling salted water on the stovetop, drain and then serving the Crockpot broth/chicken portion over the noodles.
• As I noted earlier, your choice of poultry seasoning brand/style can potentially change the amount you should use. Adjust accordingly to your brand/style choice.
• Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning or also called “Tony's” isa seasoning mix featuring salt, red pepper, black pepper, chili powder, and dehydrated garlic. If you don't have this in your area or unable to purchase it, you can substitute it with another creole-style seasoning or seasoning salt.
• If you want to substitute canned cream of chicken soup with homemade I have a quick and easy recipe. This recipe makes the equivalent of 1 10.5 ounce can, so double the recipe for Crockpot Chicken and Noodles.
  • Homemade Cream of Chicken Recipe: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in ⅓ cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in ⅓ cup milk and ⅓ cup chicken broth until well combined. Season with ¼ teaspoon onion powder and salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and creamy.
• You can add vegetables to crockpot chicken noodles such as diced carrots, potatoes, peas, potatoes or mushrooms. You can either sauté them in a little butter in a saucepan first or add them directly to the crockpot. Either way, they’ll come out tender.

FAQs

Storage and Freezing

This old fashioned chicken and noodles heats up incredibly well! Once it's cooled, store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

This can also be cooled, stored in an air-tight container and frozen for up to 3 months.

Try These Other Crockpot Recipes

• Texas Two Step Beef and Noodles
• Crockpot Tomato Basil Chicken
• Sticky Balsamic Glazed Chicken Noodles and Veggies
• Parmesan Garlic Noodles

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