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Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

There’s something wonderfully comforting about a creamy chicken noodle casserole, especially when it comes together in a slow cooker. Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole combines tender chicken, hearty noodles, vegetables, a rich creamy sauce, and plenty of melted cheese into one cozy meal. The slow cooker does most of the work, making this recipe particularly useful for busy days when you want a satisfying dinner without spending hours at the stove.

Unlike traditional oven-baked casseroles, this version develops its flavor gradually while the chicken becomes tender and the creamy sauce comes together. The noodles are added toward the end so they stay pleasantly tender rather than turning mushy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This casserole is designed around convenience and comfort. It uses familiar ingredients, requires minimal preparation, and can easily become a complete family-style dinner.

A few things make it especially appealing:

Mostly hands-off cooking: The slow cooker handles the chicken and sauce.
Creamy and cheesy: A combination of creamy soup, broth, and cheese creates a rich texture.
Tender chicken: Slow cooking allows the chicken to become juicy and easy to shred.
One-pot convenience: Most of the preparation happens directly in the slow cooker.
Easy to customize: You can add vegetables, change the cheese, or adjust the seasonings.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For approximately 6 servings, gather:

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
8 ounces egg noodles
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts if you prefer a slightly richer result. For the cheese, sharp cheddar provides more pronounced flavor, while mozzarella contributes extra meltiness.

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

Start by trimming any excess fat from the chicken. Pat the pieces dry with paper towels and season both sides with the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.

There’s no need to brown the chicken first. Skipping that step keeps the recipe simple and reduces the number of dishes you’ll need to wash.

Step 2: Create the Creamy Cooking Mixture

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and milk until the mixture is relatively smooth.

Pour this mixture over the chicken.

Sprinkle the dried parsley over everything. At this stage, the mixture may look fairly thin, but it will become much creamier later when the cheese and noodles are incorporated.

Step 3: Slow-Cook the Chicken

Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for approximately 4–5 hours, or until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and is tender enough to shred easily.

Cooking time can vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken pieces and the particular slow cooker you’re using, so avoid relying on the clock alone.

Try not to repeatedly lift the lid during cooking. Every time the lid is removed, heat escapes and the cooking process can be delayed.