Amish Chicken Stuffing Noodles Slow Cooker (Crockpot Recipe)

Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles is a slow cooker meal made with cooked chicken, stuffing mix, creamy chicken soup, broth, vegetables, and noodles. The stuffing and soup create a soft, moist texture with a savory sauce, while the slow cooker handles most of the work. As it cooks, the kitchen fills with the warm smell of chicken, celery, and seasoned stuffing. Make this Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles recipe when you want a filling family dinner without a lot of hands-on cooking.

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles

• Hands-off cooking: The slow cooker combines the chicken, stuffing, soup, broth, and vegetables while you take care of other things.
• Uses cooked chicken: Shredded cooked chicken makes this recipe a practical way to use leftovers.
• Soft and creamy texture: The stuffing becomes moist, and the cream of chicken soup helps bring the ingredients together.
• Simple pantry ingredients: Stuffing mix, chicken broth, soup, and noodles make this a convenient meal.
• Comforting family dinner: Chicken, vegetables, stuffing, and noodles come together in one warm dish.

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles

Add the cooked chicken, stuffing mix, broth, cream of chicken soup, onion, celery, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker. Stir everything together, then cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the mixture is hot and the stuffing is moist. Cook the noodles before adding them during the last 30 minutes. Stir gently so the noodles stay together, then serve the dish warm.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 (6 oz) package stuffing mix
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 oz egg noodles (or your choice of noodles)

Directions

1. Add the cooked chicken, stuffing mix, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, chopped onion, chopped celery, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker.
2. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the mixture is heated through, the vegetables are tender, and the stuffing is moist. The chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
4. Cook the noodles separately according to the package directions, until just tender. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the cooked noodles to the slow cooker.
5. Mix gently until the noodles are coated and warmed through.
6. Serve warm and enjoy.

How to Serve Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles

Serve Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles in bowls with a simple green salad or steamed green beans. The vegetables add a fresh side to the soft, creamy main dish. You can also serve it with roasted carrots or another cooked vegetable.

For a larger comfort-food dinner, add warm rolls or biscuits. A glass of iced tea, water, or another favorite family drink works well with the meal. This dish is a good choice for a weeknight dinner because the slow cooker does most of the cooking. It also fits a casual weekend meal when you want something warm and filling.

How to Store Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles

Let Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles cool, then place leftovers in a covered container and refrigerate them within two hours. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

To reheat, place a serving in the microwave and heat it until hot, stirring as needed. You can also warm leftovers in a saucepan over low heat, stirring gently. If the mixture seems thick after chilling, add a small amount of chicken broth while reheating. The noodles and stuffing may soften more after storage.

Tips for Making Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles

• Use cooked chicken: Shred the chicken before adding it so it mixes evenly with the stuffing and sauce.
• Chop the vegetables evenly: Similar-size pieces help the onion and celery cook at the same rate.
• Stir before cooking: Mix the stuffing, soup, broth, and seasonings well so the flavors and moisture are spread throughout.
• Add noodles near the end: Cooked noodles go in during the last 30 minutes to help prevent them from becoming too soft.
• Season carefully: Taste the mixture before adding extra salt because stuffing mix, broth, and cream of chicken soup may already contain salt.
• Mix gently: Stir the noodles carefully after adding them so they do not break apart.

Variations

• Ingredient swap: Use your choice of noodles instead of egg noodles. Choose a shape that can be stirred into the mixture without breaking easily.
• Add-in option: Add another chopped vegetable, such as extra celery, if you want more vegetables in the dish.
• Different cooking method: For a stovetop version, combine the ingredients in a large pot and warm them until the mixture is hot and the stuffing is moist. Add the cooked noodles near the end and stir gently.

FAQs

Can I Make Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles With Uncooked Chicken?

This recipe uses 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded, so cooked chicken is the recommended choice. Using cooked chicken also keeps the cooking process simple and makes it easier to mix the chicken with the stuffing and sauce.

What Noodles Work Best In Crockpot Chicken Stuffing Noodles?

Egg noodles are a natural choice, but the recipe allows noodles of your choice. Cook the noodles before adding them during the last 30 minutes of slow cooker cooking so they can warm with the rest of the dish.

Can I Make This Recipe Ahead Of Time?

You can prepare the cooked chicken, chopped onion, chopped celery, and other ingredients ahead of time and keep them refrigerated until you are ready to start cooking. Keep the cooked noodles separate until the last 30 minutes so they do not sit in the mixture too long.

Can I Double This Slow Cooker Recipe?

The ingredient list is written for the stated amounts, so doubling it may require a larger slow cooker. If the slow cooker is too full, the ingredients may not heat evenly, so use enough room for stirring and cooking.

How Do I Know When The Dish Is Done?

The dish is ready when the mixture is heated through, the vegetables are tender, and the stuffing is moist. Add the cooked noodles during the last 30 minutes, then stir gently and serve when the noodles are warmed.

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