Creamy Bliss Chicken & Noodles Recipe

Why You’ll Love This this Creamy Bliss Chicken & Noodles

This slow cooker wonder practically cooks itself while you go about your day, filling your kitchen with the most heavenly aroma that’ll have your neighbors mysteriously dropping by around dinnertime.

The creamy broccoli cheese sauce transforms ordinary chicken into something ridiculously comforting, because frankly, who doesn’t need more cheese-covered happiness in their life?

Plus, with just a handful of pantry staples and your trusty slow cooker doing all the heavy lifting, you can feel like a kitchen genius without breaking a sweat or dirty every pot you own.

Ingredients List

This recipe keeps things beautifully simple with just eight ingredients that you probably already have hanging around your kitchen.

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 cans broccoli cheese soup
• 2 cups milk
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• Hot, cooked noodles
• Protein power: Those chicken breasts pack a serious protein punch, keeping you satisfied for hours
• Sneaky veggies: The broccoli cheese soup gives you some vegetable nutrition without anyone complaining about eating their greens
• Calcium boost: All that milk and cheese means your bones are getting some love too
• Sodium watch: Canned soup can be pretty salty, so you might want to taste before adding extra salt
• Fiber friend: Choose whole wheat noodles if you want to sneak in some extra fiber and nutrients

Step by Step Directions



Making this comforting slow cooker meal is as easy as layering ingredients and letting time do the work.

• Cut the 6 chicken breast halves in half and place them in your 5-quart slow cooker.
• Combine the 2 cans of broccoli cheese soup, 2 cups milk, chopped onion, salt, basil, and pepper in a bowl.
• Pour the soup mixture over the chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high heat for 1 hour.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover again, and continue cooking for 5-6 hours longer.
• Serve the creamy chicken mixture over hot, cooked noodles.

For the best results, consider investing in a premium slow cooker that offers superior temperature control and even heat distribution.

Substitutions and Variations

• Make it cheesier – Stir in some shredded cheddar or cream cheese during the last 30 minutes if you want to go completely over the top with the richness.

Because why stop at creamy when you can have really creamy?

Additional Things to Serve With This Dish

This creamy, comforting dish plays well with others, and to be frank, you’ll want some fresh flavors to cut through all that delicious richness.

• Simple green salad – Something crisp and light with a tangy vinaigrette will wake up your taste buds between all those creamy, cheesy bites.
• Steamed broccoli or green beans – Since we’re already committed to the comfort food theme, why not add some actual vegetables that haven’t been turned into soup yet?
• Crusty dinner rolls – Perfect for sopping up every last drop of that sauce, because letting any of it go to waste would be a genuine tragedy.
• Roasted asparagus – The slight char and earthy flavor creates a nice contrast, plus it makes the whole meal look a bit more sophisticated than it actually is.
• Caesar salad – The bold, garlicky dressing and crunchy croutons provide textural contrast, and to be frank, we could all use more roughage when we’re diving into dishes this indulgent.

Cooking Tips & Tricks (Chef’s Notes)

Let me share some wisdom I’ve gathered about making this dish absolutely foolproof, because honestly, we all need wins in the kitchen.

• Don’t skip cutting those chicken breasts in half – I know it seems like an extra step, but thick chicken pieces will still be rubbery on the outside while the inside finally reaches safe temperatures, and nobody wants to bite into chicken jerky floating in creamy sauce.
• Use a meat thermometer if you’re nervous – The chicken should hit 165°F internally, though with 6-7 hours of slow cooking, you’d have to try pretty hard to mess this up.
• Stir gently once or twice during the last hour – The chicken will be falling apart by then, which is exactly what we want, but a gentle nudge helps distribute all those lovely flavors.
• Choose your noodles wisely – Wide egg noodles are traditional, but penne or rotini work beautifully too since they grab onto that sauce like they mean business.
• Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving – The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools, making it less likely to run all over your plate like some kind of delicious disaster.
• Taste and adjust seasoning at the end – Slow cooking can dull flavors, so don’t be shy about adding a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.

Nutritional Facts

This comforting slow cooker meal delivers solid protein while keeping calories reasonable per serving.

• Serves: 6-8 people
• Calories per serving: Approximately 320-380 calories (depending on noodle portion)
• Protein: 35-40g per serving from the chicken breast
• Carbohydrates: 25-35g (varies by noodle type and serving size)
• Fat: 8-12g, primarily from the broccoli cheese soup
• Sodium: Moderate to high (600-800mg) due to canned soup
• Fiber: 2-3g per serving
• Calcium: Good source from milk and cheese soup
• Iron: Decent amount from chicken and enriched noodles
• Vitamin A: Present from broccoli elements in soup
• Low sugar: Under 8g per serving, mostly from milk lactose

Fun “Did You Know?”

Did you know that slow cooker chicken and noodles actually has deep roots in Pennsylvania Dutch and Midwestern American cooking traditions?

I find it fascinating that this comfort food originated from German settlers who needed hearty, economical meals. They’d simmer tough chicken cuts for hours, creating tender meat and rich broth.

The noodles weren’t added until later – originally, dumplings were the go-to starch.

Today’s slow cooker version revolutionizes this classic by using convenience ingredients like canned soup, making what once took all day achievable in just six hours.

It’s tradition meeting modern convenience perfectly.