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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Casserole

    Published: Aug 27, 2020 · Modified: Aug 19, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Casserole

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    Comfort food made even better!! This beloved childhood classic Chicken Noodle Casserole gets an update! No more canned soup for a fresh take on a family favorite!

    slow cooker chicken noodle casserole on white plate with spoon

    My recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Casserole is comfort food at its finest... and simplest! Just a few ingredients that you throw together in the morning and it's ready by dinnertime.

    A twist on tuna casserole, this family-friendly casserole is quick, simple, and healthier than traditional casseroles. This recipe has been updated from my original with more seasoning and onion so that it has added flavor. (A change I made by listening to my reader's feedback.)

    Many Chicken Noodle Casseroles and Tuna Noodle Casseroles call for cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup. However, in this recipe, I left out the canned soup and made a simple (yet absolutely delicious!) sour cream sauce.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Casserole is versatile! You can change things up by using a variety of different chip flavors! Besides regular potato chips, give barbecue or sour cream and onion a try.

    Want to make some more delicious Comfort Food recipes? How about giving  Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole, Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie, or Slow Cooker Easy Breakfast Casserole a try?

    chicken and spices in slow cooker

    Ingredients You'll Need To Make Chicken Noodle Casserole:

    • chicken
    • chicken broth
    • onion
    • herb and garlic seasoning
    • sour cream
    • spaghetti noodles
    • crushed potato chips
    • cheddar cheese

    Use chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination of both.

    Whole wheat spaghetti can be used instead of traditional. 

    Add some variety by using different flavors of chips.

    chicken, spaghetti, and spices in a slow cooker

    How To Make Chicken Noodle Casserole In A Slow Cooker...

    1. Add chicken, broth, onion, and seasoning to slow cooker
    2. Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low 6-8 hours
    3. Remove cover and shred chicken with forks
    4. Stir in sour cream and add spaghetti noodles, breaking apart if necessary to fit
    5. Press noodles into broth to allow them to cook
    6. Cover and return to High for 30 minutes or until noodles are cooked.
    7. Add cheese to top of noodles and top it off with crushed chips
    8. Cover for a few more minutes to melt the cheese

    Stir noodles twice during cook time to ensure evenly cooked.

    chicken noodle casserole in a white slow cooker

    Pro Tips:

    Swap out chip flavors to customize the meal!
    Leftovers can be frozen in individual containers to be thawed for quick lunches or dinners later. Put them in airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months.

    slow cooker chicken noodle casserole on white plate with spoon

    slow cooker chicken noodle casserole on white plate with spoon

    Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Casserole

    Jennifer Draper
    An even better version of a beloved childhood classic dinner! This Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Casserole is comfort food at its best, my version leaves out the canned soup and by using the slow cooker you save time making this the perfect weeknight meal! More time for making memories around the table!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs 30 mins
    Total Time 8 hrs 45 mins
    Servings 8
    Calories 380 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs will work
    • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
    • ¼ cup onion, diced
    • 1 tsp herb & garlic seasoning
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 12 oz spaghetti noodles
    • 1 cup crushed potato chips I used parmesan kettle chips
    • 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Add chicken, broth, diced onion and herb & garlic seasoning to slow cooker
    • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
    • Remove cover and shred chicken with forks
    • Stir in sour cream and then add spaghetti noodles, breaking apart if needed to fit
    • Press noodles into broth to allow them to cook, cover and return slow cooker to high heat for about 30 minutes or until noodles are done (stir noodles once or twice to ensure they cook evenly)
    • Add cheese on top of cooked noodles and top it off with crushed chips
    • Cover again for just a few more minutes until cheese is melted

    Notes

    • Stir noodle twice during cooking
    • Use whole wheat noodles and/or flavored chips if desired
    • Keep leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 3 months

    Nutrition

    Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Cheryl Deger says

      May 27, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      Hi, do you think I could double the recipe & it would still fit in the 9x13 slow cooker casserole??? I would most definitely breakup the spaghetti before adding… Thank You…

      Reply
    2. Lisa says

      November 10, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      I think this a great and easy recipe for all to use. I used garlic powder, cracked black pepper, and a little seasoning salt for added flavor. I also threw some chopped up carrots in about an hour after I started cooking the chicken. The chicken fell apart beautifully! This recipe is great because you can easily make it your own.

      Reply
    3. Marcia says

      October 31, 2020 at 10:24 am

      Could I use regular egg noodles in place of the spaghetti noodles or would it be too doughy

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      • Jennifer says

        November 09, 2020 at 11:05 am

        I think it would be too doughy in this specific recipe.

        Reply
    4. Daniel says

      July 04, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      I followed the recipe to the tee and it ended up very bland. I'll be looking elsewhere for a new casserole recipe.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 06, 2020 at 7:16 am

        I hope you find something with a flavor profile you prefer!

        Reply
      • R says

        January 17, 2022 at 10:01 pm

        well lat t da LOL!

        Reply
    5. Bonnie says

      April 30, 2020 at 6:59 am

      I think I will try the wish spiraled zucchini in place of the spaghetti.

      Reply
    6. Linda Hulvalchick says

      January 29, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      I made this today and was disappointed as it was a little dry and tasted bland. Will not make again

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        January 30, 2020 at 3:37 pm

        I'm sorry to hear it didn't meet your expectations. Would you prefer a spicer version?

        Reply
        • Rebecca says

          August 10, 2020 at 4:05 pm

          I used your base recipe and added minced garlic and chopped onions for a little more flavor, and used angel hair pasta instead of spaghetti so it would cook a little faster. My kitchen smelled good all afternoon and the finished casserole was a hit

          Reply
    7. Caitlin says

      July 29, 2019 at 10:41 am

      what are spaghetti noodles? just dry spaghetti or something different?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        July 29, 2019 at 10:59 am

        correct, dry spaghetti noodles.

        Reply
    8. Donna J Harris says

      June 15, 2019 at 10:09 am

      How much is considered a serving, or how many servings per recipe? Either would be helpful.
      Thanks.

      Reply
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