Comforting Chicken and Noodles (Crockpot)
Comforting chicken and noodles in the crockpot will become a family favorite. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are slow-cooked with a blend of chicken broth, milk, and seasonings. Egg noodles and broccoli are added before serving. Comfort food that's a complete meal in itself.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 331kcal
Equipment
- microwave-safe medium-sized bowl
- whisk
- liquid measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs may use chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk we use 1%
- 3 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon dry minced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4- 1/2 cup potato flakes optional
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked per package instructions
- 1-2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chicken broth, milk, chicken bouillon, minced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Microwave for 3-4 minutes then whisk to combine the chicken bouillon.
- Combine the ingredients. Place chicken thighs into the slow cooker. Pour the sauce on top. Cover. Cook on high for 2-4 hours (thawed chicken) 4-6 hours (semi-frozen chicken) or low for 6-8 hours (thawed chicken only).
- Shred the chicken. Once cooked, shred the chicken or dice into bite-sized pieces. If you'd like to thicken the sauce, whisk 1/4 - 1/2 cup potato flakes into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Add noodles and vegetables. Add cooked egg noodles and steamed broccoli. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg