Creamy Three-Cheese Chicken and Noodles
This is the definition of cozy comfort food: juicy shredded chicken and tender egg noodles wrapped in an ultra-creamy, triple-cheese sauce that practically melts in your stress away. Everything happens in the slow cooker with almost no hands-on work—perfect for busy days when you still want a dinner that feels like a warm hug.
Creamy Three-Cheese Chicken and Noodles
8
servings10
minutes7
hours215
kcalIngredients
1 ½ to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or substitute another cream of chicken)
1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth or 1 ¾ cups water + chicken base/bouillon
1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian-blend cheese
12–16 oz egg noodles, cooked fresh just before serving
Chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Place chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together both cream soups, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and onion powder until smooth. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken shreds easily.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in cubed cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella until fully melted and silky.
- While the cheese melts, boil egg noodles on the stovetop until al dente. Drain and fold gently into the sauce (or spoon the sauce over individual servings of noodles if you prefer it a little lighter).
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley or chives.
Extra Tips & Twists
- For even richer sauce, stir in ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half at the end.
- Make it spicy with a can of drained diced tomatoes with green chilies or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Lighter version: use reduced-fat soups and cheeses—it’s still delicious.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
One bowl of this cheesy, creamy goodness and it’ll instantly become a regular in your dinner rotation. Pure comfort, minimal effort.
