Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

5 from 2 votes

Crockpot chicken and noodles will become a family favorite. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are slow-cooked with a blend of chicken broth, milk, and seasonings. Gluten-free noodles and broccoli are added before serving. Comfort food that's a complete meal in itself.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time4 hrs

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot chicken and noodles

Servings: people

Calories: 331kcal

Author: Jodi Danen, RDN / Create Kids Club

Equipment

microwave-safe medium-sized bowl
whisk
liquid measuring cup
measuring spoons
slow cooker

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs ✅
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 gluten-free 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.
1 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon dry minced onion, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 3 cubes 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).
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
⭐️ Shred the chicken. Once cooked, shred the chicken or dice it 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.
1/4- 1/2 cup potato flakes
⭐️ Add noodles and vegetables. Add cooked egg noodles and steamed broccoli. Serve.
8 ounces gluten-free egg noodles, cooked per package instructions, 1-2 cups broccoli florets, steamed

Notes

CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you're new to eating gluten-free we understand it's overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don't. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn't require a helper.

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