There’s a quiet kind of comfort in meals like this—the kind that doesn’t try to impress but always delivers. Amish Chicken & Noodles feels like one of those recipes passed down not by written instructions, but by watching and remembering. It brings to mind simple kitchens, steady routines, and dinners that were ready at the same time every evening, no matter how busy the day had been.
This is the kind of meal that simmers gently while the house goes about its day. The chicken slowly becomes tender, the broth turns rich and soothing, and the noodles soak up all that goodness until everything feels hearty and complete. When you lift the lid, the steam alone feels comforting. It’s not fancy, it’s not complicated—it’s just warm, filling food that tastes like it was made to take care of you.
Ingredients (5)
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
12 oz Amish-style egg noodles (or wide egg noodles)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
Add cream of chicken soup and gently stir.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is very tender.
Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
Stir in egg noodles, cover, and cook on HIGH for 30–45 minutes, stirring once, until noodles are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Tips
Too thick? Add a little extra broth to loosen it up.
Extra comfort: stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end.
Great served with warm bread or biscuits on the side.
