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!
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?
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.
How To Make Chicken Noodle Casserole In A Slow Cooker...
- Add chicken, broth, onion, and seasoning to slow cooker
- Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low 6-8 hours
- Remove cover and shred chicken with forks
- Stir in sour cream and add spaghetti noodles, breaking apart if necessary to fit
- Press noodles into broth to allow them to cook
- Cover and return to High for 30 minutes or until noodles are cooked.
- Add cheese to top of noodles and top it off with crushed chips
- Cover for a few more minutes to melt the cheese
Stir noodles twice during cook time to ensure evenly cooked.
Pro Tips:
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Casserole
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
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.
Could I use regular egg noodles in place of the spaghetti noodles or would it be too doughy
I think it would be too doughy in this specific recipe.
I followed the recipe to the tee and it ended up very bland. I'll be looking elsewhere for a new casserole recipe.
I hope you find something with a flavor profile you prefer!
I think I will try the wish spiraled zucchini in place of the spaghetti.
I made this today and was disappointed as it was a little dry and tasted bland. Will not make again
I'm sorry to hear it didn't meet your expectations. Would you prefer a spicer version?
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
what are spaghetti noodles? just dry spaghetti or something different?
correct, dry spaghetti noodles.
How much is considered a serving, or how many servings per recipe? Either would be helpful.
Thanks.