Slow Cooker Amish Mustard Cream Noodles

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Slow Cooker Amish Mustard Cream Noodles 🍜✨

Introduction

This comforting, creamy noodle dish is inspired by the hearty, practical cooking traditions of the communities, where simple pantry ingredients transform into deeply satisfying meals. Amish kitchens are known for rich casseroles, slow-cooked meats, homemade noodles, and silky cream sauces.

Amish Mustard Cream Noodles combine tender egg noodles, a velvety mustard-kissed cream sauce, and slow-cooked goodness into a dish that tastes like it simmered all day on a farmhouse stove.

Ingredients

Main

  • 12 oz wide egg noodles
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (or turkey)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

Seasoning

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp paprika

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese

Instructions (Slow Cooker Method)

  1. Build the base
    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
  2. Make the roux
    Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Create the cream sauce
    Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then cream and milk. Stir in Dijon and yellow mustard, salt, pepper, parsley, and paprika. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Load the slow cooker
    Add shredded chicken and optional vegetables to the slow cooker. Pour the mustard cream sauce over the top.
  5. Slow cook
    Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours so the flavors meld.
  6. Cook noodles separately
    Boil egg noodles until al dente. Drain.
  7. Finish the dish
    Stir noodles into the slow cooker during the last 20–30 minutes. Add cheese if using. Cover until creamy and heated through.

Methods & Tips

  • Don’t overcook noodles: Add near the end to prevent mushiness.
  • Thickness control: If too thick, add a splash of warm milk; if thin, let it cook uncovered 15 minutes.
  • Flavor balance: Adjust mustard to taste—Dijon adds depth, yellow adds classic tang.
  • Make it heartier: Swap chicken for diced ham or browned sausage.

A Bit of History

Amish cooking, rooted in Swiss-German heritage, emphasizes thrift, dairy richness, and slow preparation. Noodles and cream sauces are staples across Amish tables, often served at gatherings, church meals, and family dinners. Mustard, a common farmhouse condiment, brings brightness to otherwise rich dishes—an old trick to balance heavy cream recipes.

Formation (How the Dish Comes Together)

This recipe follows a classic farmhouse structure:

  1. Aromatics for flavor foundation
  2. Roux for body
  3. Dairy for richness
  4. Mustard for contrast
  5. Noodles for comfort
  6. Slow heat for harmony

Conclusion

Slow Cooker Amish Mustard Cream Noodles is the kind of meal that feels like it came from a country kitchen—simple, filling, and deeply comforting. It’s ideal for chilly evenings, potlucks, or anytime you crave creamy, nostalgic food with a gentle mustard twist.

For the Lovers of Comfort Food ❤️

If you love:

  • Creamy chicken casseroles
  • Old-fashioned farmhouse recipes
  • Cozy slow cooker meals
  • Rich noodle dishes with bold flavor

…this one will become a repeat favorite in your home.

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