Welcome BYC, Australorps sound like the breed that would best the best for you. I have two australorps and they are very quiet and don't mind being picked up. They are probably my fav chicken.
Good luck!!
Hello, I'm pretty new as well. This is a fantastic website and I just can't stop reading all the different stories of the members chickens!!
Have fun and don't be surprised if you can't get off your computer!