Dump frozen broccoli over raw diced chicken, accompanied by 3 extra ingredients, into slow cooker for a comforting family dinner that disappears faste

mohmed mohmedonJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces

1 (16-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets

2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

12 ounces wide egg noodles (about 3/4 of a 16-ounce bag), uncooked

Directions

Place the diced raw chicken in an even layer on the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Dump the frozen broccoli florets directly over the raw chicken, spreading them out but not stirring.

Broccoli layered over diced chicken in a slow cooker

In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until fairly smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the broccoli and chicken. Do not stir; let the layers stay mostly in place.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through and the broccoli is soft.

About 30 to 40 minutes before serving, stir the contents of the slow cooker well, breaking up the broccoli and mixing the chicken into the sauce.

Creamy chicken and broccoli mixture stirred in the slow cooker

Add the uncooked egg noodles, pressing them gently down into the sauce so they are mostly submerged. If the noodles are not well covered, add a splash more broth or water, 1/4 cup at a time, just until the noodles are barely covered.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 25 to 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the noodles are tender but not mushy.

Give everything a final stir, taste, and adjust seasoning with a little salt and black pepper if needed. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes with the lid off to thicken slightly before serving warm.

Variations & Tips

For a richer, creamier version, stir in 4 ounces of cubed cream cheese or 1/2 cup of sour cream when you add the noodles, letting it melt into the sauce. If you like a bit more color and sweetness, add 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots along with the broccoli.

Cream cheese and noodles being added to the slow cooker

To stretch the meal for a crowd, use the full 16-ounce bag of egg noodles and increase the broth by 1 cup, watching the liquid and adding more as needed for the noodles to cook. You can swap boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the breasts for a slightly more traditional, old-fashioned flavor and extra tenderness.

For a cheesier farmhouse feel, sprinkle 1 to 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar or Colby cheese over the top during the last 5 minutes of cooking, cover, and let it melt before serving. If you need to start the dish earlier in the day, cook on LOW up to 6 hours before adding the noodles, then proceed as written so the noodles don’t overcook.

Finished broccoli chicken noodles topped with melted cheddar

Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or milk to loosen the sauce, making them perfect for next-day lunches.

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