This slow cooker 5-ingredient creamy chicken noodle casserole is the kind of comforting potluck dish that disappears fast, and for good reason. It leans on a handful of simple pantry and freezer staples to make a rich, cozy casserole-style meal with hardly any fuss, which is especially helpful on busy weekdays or when you need something dependable for a church supper, family gathering, or a meal train.
Serve this creamy casserole with a crisp green salad, steamed green beans, or buttery peas to balance the richness. For a bigger spread, set it out with dinner rolls, fruit salad, or a simple vegetable tray. If you're feeding kids, applesauce or carrot sticks make easy sides, and for adults, a little cracked black pepper or chopped parsley on top brightens each serving nicely.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans (10.5 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bag (12 ounces) frozen egg noodles
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Directions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a lightly greased slow cooker. Spread the condensed cream of chicken soup over the top, then pour in the chicken broth.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
3. Remove the lid and shred the chicken right in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir everything together until the chicken is coated in the creamy sauce.
4. Stir in the frozen egg noodles and frozen mixed vegetables. Cover again and cook on high for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice if needed, until the noodles are tender.
5. Once the noodles are tender and the casserole is thick and creamy, give it a final stir and serve hot.
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters: Use just frozen peas instead of mixed vegetables if your family prefers a simpler look and milder flavor. You can also stir the vegetables into only part of the slow cooker and leave part plain for kids.
Thicker casserole: If you'd like a scoopable casserole texture, let the mixture sit uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes after cooking. The noodles will absorb more of the sauce as it rests.
Rotisserie shortcut: If you already have cooked shredded chicken on hand, combine the soup, broth, chicken, vegetables, and noodles in the slow cooker and cook just until the noodles are tender. This cuts the overall cooking time quite a bit.
Extra comfort-food flavor: A light sprinkle of black pepper, dried parsley, or a handful of shredded cheddar on top right before serving adds a little extra flavor without changing the easy spirit of the recipe.
Make it go farther: For a potluck or larger family meal, serve smaller portions alongside rolls, salad, and fruit. This dish is rich and filling, so a little goes a long way.