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Poor Man Chicken & Noodles Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient. My grandma raised 6 kids on this cheap dinner during tough times. Just three ingredients, and everyone fights for more!
This easy slow cooker meal with chicken, gravy, and noodles is what my Midwest grandma made for her six kids when money was tight. It’s warm comfort food: soft shredded chicken in thick brown gravy over yummy egg noodles. Dump it all in the cooker before work, and come home to a hot, hearty dinner the family loves. Simple, no-fuss, and super filling.
Tasty Tip: Scoop into big bowls with lots of gravy. Add a green salad, peas, or green beans to keep it cheap. For more, serve bread or rolls to soak up gravy. Leftovers heat up great with a bit of water for lunch.
Whip up this cozy family favorite in your slow cooker! Tender chicken thighs swim in creamy gravy made from canned soup, then mix with soft egg noodles. Budget-smart, no extras needed—just three simple items turn into a thick, flavorful meal that feeds six and leaves everyone happy and full. Pure grandma magic!
Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
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2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
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12 ounces wide egg noodles (dried)
Poor Man Chicken & Noodles: Directions
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Spray or oil a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker lightly for easy cleanup.
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Lay chicken thighs (or breasts) flat on the bottom.
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Spread cream of chicken soup over the chicken to cover it mostly. Skip water—the chicken makes its own gravy liquid.
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Put on the lid. Cook on LOW 6-7 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours, until chicken shreds easy with forks.
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30 minutes before eating, boil egg noodles on stove in salted water till soft but firm. Drain good.
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Shred chicken in the cooker with two forks. Stir into gravy till shiny and mixed.
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Add hot noodles to the cooker. Stir gently to coat them all in gravy.
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Cover. Let sit on WARM or LOW 5-10 minutes so noodles soak up gravy and it gets thicker.
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Taste. Add a pinch of salt or pepper if you want (not in the three ingredients). Serve hot from the cooker!
