This Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Noodles recipe is made with tender shredded chicken, vegetables and egg noodles all simmered together in a rich, creamy and flavorful sauce.

From the recipe collections with Tara Ippolito

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There’s just something about a big bowl of creamy chicken and noodles that feels like the ultimate comfort food. This crockpot version makes it incredibly easy because almost everything cooks together with very little prep work. It's the perfect cozy weather meal.

The carrots, celery and onion give this recipe that classic homestyle chicken dinner flavor, while the cream of chicken soup and heavy cream make the sauce rich and delicious. It’s an easy, cozy dinner that the whole family will love.

Why You’ll Love It

Easy to make: The crockpot does most of the work for you.
Classic comfort food: Creamy chicken, tender vegetables and egg noodles are such a cozy combination.
Family friendly: This is one of those simple dinners that both kids and adults can get excited about.
Perfect for busy days: Get everything into the crockpot, let it cook and finish it with the noodles and cream.

Ingredients

Here is everything you’ll need to make this delicious recipe. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.

Chicken Breast – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts become super tender in the crockpot and shred beautifully.
Carrots – Add a little natural sweetness, color and classic homestyle flavor.
Celery – Gives the dish a subtle savory flavor and adds to that classic chicken soup taste.
Onion – Adds lots of savory flavor and helps create a flavorful base for the sauce.
Salt and Pepper – Simple seasonings that enhance all of the other flavors in the dish.
Garlic- Adds an earthy falvor.
Garlic Powder – Adds a mild garlic flavor that works perfectly with the chicken and creamy sauce.
Onion Powder – Boosts the savory onion flavor throughout the dish.
Paprika – Adds a subtle smoky warmth and a little extra depth of flavor.
Rosemary – Gives the chicken and noodles a warm, earthy flavor.
Thyme – Adds that classic herb flavor that pairs perfectly with chicken.
Cream of Chicken Soup – Creates the creamy base of the sauce while adding lots of savory chicken flavor.
Chicken Broth – Adds flavor and provides the liquid needed to cook the chicken and noodles.
Heavy Cream – Makes the sauce extra rich, smooth and creamy.
Egg Noodles – Tender egg noodles soak up all of that delicious creamy chicken flavor.

How to Make It

Lightly grease the inside of the crockpot with cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts to the bottom of the crockpot. Add the carrots, celery, garlic and onion. Season everything with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, rosemary and thyme. Add the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.

Chicken breast in crockpot topped with copped celery, carrot and onion, cream of chicken soup and chicken broth

Stir everything together and gently press the chicken breasts down so they are submerged in the liquid as much as possible. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together.

shredded chicken stirred into crockpot with carrots, celery and onion

Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Gently stir in the cooked egg noodles, garnish with parsley (optional) and enjoy!

noodles stirred into crockpot with shredded chicken and veggies

Pro Tips

Cut the carrots and celery into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly.
Try to keep the chicken breasts submerged in the liquid as much as possible while they cook.
The sauce will continue to thicken as the chicken and noodles sit.
Taste the dish before serving and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.

Variations

Add Peas: Stir frozen peas into the crockpot toward the end for another easy vegetable.
Make It Extra Creamy: Add a little more heavy cream at the end if you’d like an even richer sauce.
Use Chicken Thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts for an even richer chicken flavor.
Add Parmesan: Stir in some freshly grated Parmesan cheese at the end for a cheesy twist.
Change the Herbs: Poultry seasoning can be used in place of the rosemary and thyme for a slightly different flavor.

What to Serve With This

This is a pretty hearty meal all on its own, especially with the chicken, vegetables and noodles. If you’d like to serve something alongside it, try Homemade Garlic Bread, a side salad, roasted broccoli or green beans.

Storage and Reheating

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

The noodles will continue soaking up the creamy sauce as they sit, so the leftovers will likely be thicker the next day. Add a splash of chicken broth or heavy cream before reheating to loosen everything back up.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave or warm everything slowly on the stovetop until heated through.

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