This slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish garlic butter chicken noodles recipe is the kind of comforting, no-fuss supper that can make a busy evening feel much easier. It draws inspiration from simple Midwestern-style home cooking: straightforward ingredients, gentle seasoning, tender chicken, buttery broth, and soft egg noodles served together in one warm bowl.
On nights when I stand in the kitchen and do not quite know what to make, this is the sort of meal that solves the problem without requiring much attention. Dice the chicken, pour over melted garlic butter and broth, let the slow cooker handle most of the cooking, then add the noodles near the end.
By suppertime, the chicken is tender, the broth is rich and garlicky, and the egg noodles have absorbed some of that buttery flavor. It is simple, familiar, and especially welcome on cool evenings or busy weekdays when you want something comforting without spending hours at the stove.
I like to ladle these buttery garlic chicken noodles into wide, shallow bowls and finish them with a little freshly ground black pepper. Buttered peas or green beans make an easy side, while a crisp lettuce salad with a tangy dressing helps balance the richness.
If you have time, warm dinner rolls or thick slices of country bread are perfect for soaking up the extra broth. In summer, sliced fresh tomatoes work well alongside the noodles, while applesauce makes a cozy accompaniment during colder months.
Slow Cooker Amish-Style Garlic Butter Chicken Noodles
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic, or 6 to 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles, uncooked
Directions
Place the slow cooker crock on a stable work surface. Add the diced raw chicken in an even layer across the bottom of the slow cooker.
Because the chicken is going directly into the slow cooker, keep it refrigerated until you are ready to begin and wash your hands, knife, cutting board, and any surfaces that came into contact with the raw poultry.
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until completely liquid but not browned.
Stir the minced garlic into the melted butter so that it is evenly distributed.
Slowly pour the garlic butter over the diced chicken, spreading it as evenly as possible across the surface.
Pour the chicken broth over the buttered chicken. Gently stir just enough to distribute the garlic and ensure the chicken is surrounded by liquid.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for approximately 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for around 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Cooking times can vary between slow cookers and according to the size of the chicken pieces. For food safety, check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) in the thickest pieces before serving.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove the lid and stir the mixture gently.
Taste the broth and add a small amount of salt and black pepper if desired. Because chicken broth can already contain sodium, tasting before adding salt helps avoid over-seasoning.
The chicken may be finished, but the step that turns this buttery broth into a complete comfort-food supper comes when the egg noodles go straight into the slow cooker.
