This slow cooker 4-ingredient Amish chicken corn noodle supper is
the kind of no-fuss, stick-to-your-ribs meal that has fed farm families
for generations. You simply lay the raw chicken breasts in the slow
cooker, dump cream style corn over the top, add just two more pantry
staples, and let it putter away all afternoon. By suppertime, you’ve got
tender chicken, a creamy corn gravy, and soft noodles that taste like
something Grandma would’ve served after a long day in the fields. It’s
humble, hearty, and has a way of disappearing faster than anything else
on the table.
Serve this Amish-style chicken corn noodle supper in wide, shallow
bowls so the creamy corn gravy can pool around the noodles. A simple
side of buttered green beans or peas, a crisp lettuce salad with a tangy
dressing, and a basket of warm dinner rolls or sliced farmhouse bread
round out the plate nicely. A dish of applesauce or a few dill pickles
on the side adds that old-fashioned Midwestern touch. For dessert,
something simple like oatmeal cookies or a slice of apple pie keeps the
meal feeling like Sunday supper at Grandma’s.
Slow Cooker Amish Chicken Corn Noodle Supper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans (14.75 ounces each) cream style corn
2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces wide egg noodles (about half a standard bag)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste
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Place the raw chicken breasts in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow
cooker, arranging them in a single layer as much as possible.
Open the cans of cream style corn and dump them evenly over the
chicken breasts, spreading the corn so the chicken is mostly covered.
Pour the chicken broth over the corn and chicken. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
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 very tender
and easily shreds with a fork.
Once the chicken is tender, use two forks to shred it right in the slow cooker, stirring it into the creamy corn mixture.
Add the dry egg noodles directly into the slow cooker, stirring
them into the hot chicken and corn mixture so they are mostly submerged.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway
through, until the noodles are soft and have soaked up some of the
broth. If the mixture seems too thick, stir in a splash of hot water or
extra broth; if it seems too thin, let it sit covered and turned off for
5 to 10 minutes to thicken.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with a little more salt and pepper
if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm while the noodles are tender
and the gravy is creamy.
For a richer, creamier supper, replace 1 cup of the chicken broth
with a can of cream of chicken soup or a cup of half-and-half stirred in
during the last 30 minutes of cooking. If you like a little color and
sweetness, add 1 cup of frozen corn or peas and carrots along with the
noodles. You can also swap the chicken breasts for boneless, skinless
chicken thighs for an even more tender, old-fashioned texture. If you
prefer firmer noodles, cook the egg noodles separately on the stovetop
and stir them into the shredded chicken and corn mixture right before
serving. For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of dried parsley or thyme, or a
small minced onion at the beginning with the chicken. Leftovers thicken
as they sit; the next day, loosen with a splash of broth or milk while
reheating on the stove over low heat.
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