Place butter atop chicken breasts, together with 3 ingredients, into slow cooker for a comforting meal that’s the one everyone asks for

This slow cooker Amish-style chicken and noodles is one of those cozy, no-fuss dinners that makes the whole house smell like home. Everything starts with placing butter right on top of raw chicken breasts in the slow cooker, then adding just three more simple ingredients.

Slow cooker filled with chicken breasts, butter, and creamy sauce ingredients
Slow cooker filled with chicken breasts, butter, and creamy sauce ingredients

By the time everyone’s done with their day, you’ve got tender, pull-apart chicken and rich, creamy broth ready to soak into egg noodles. It’s inspired by the simple, comforting Amish church suppers you see around the Midwest—nothing fancy, just good food that people go back for again and again.

Serve the chicken and noodles in wide bowls over a bed of buttered egg noodles, letting that creamy, savory sauce soak in. A side of steamed green beans, peas, or a simple tossed salad keeps things light and adds some color to the plate. Warm dinner rolls or crusty bread are wonderful for sopping up any extra sauce.

Family-style bowl of chicken and noodles with green beans and rolls
Family-style bowl of chicken and noodles with green beans and rolls

If you’re feeding a crowd, set the slow cooker on warm, keep a pot of cooked noodles nearby, and let everyone scoop chicken and broth over their own noodles for an easy, help-yourself family meal.

Slow Cooker Amish Chicken and Noodles

Servings: 6

Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (1-ounce) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into thick slices
12 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked according to package directions, for serving
Salt and black pepper, to taste (optional, for serving)
Directions
Place the raw chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, dry ranch seasoning mix, and chicken broth until mostly smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

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