Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Southwest Crockpot Egg Noodle Casserole
Southwest Crockpot Egg Noodle Casserole is made with wide egg noodles, chicken tenders, and yellow onion.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 240 min
- Total
- 255 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Shred at the stated step
Keep shredding in the order given by the method.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
medium yellow onion (diced)
In the method: In the bowl of a crockpot, add onion, peppers, green chiles and chicken tenders.
small green pepper (diced)
In the method: In the bowl of a crockpot, add onion, peppers, green chiles and chicken tenders.
small red pepper (diced)
In the method: In the bowl of a crockpot, add onion, peppers, green chiles and chicken tenders.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 medium yellow onion (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 small green pepper (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1 small red pepper (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 4.5 oz diced green chiles (mild)Ingredient note
Source: 1 lb chicken tendersIngredient note
Source: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cuminIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt & pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt & pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 8 oz cream cheeseIngredient note
Source: 12 oz wide egg noodles (cooked and drained)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Taste, add salt and pepper if needed and serve hot.
A little more help as you go
Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the crockpot. Start with this step: In the bowl of a crockpot, add onion, peppers, green chiles and chicken tenders.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook on high for 4 hours or until veggies are tender and chicken can easily shred.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: laurenslatest.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.