Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce enhanced by earthy mushrooms and aromatic thyme. This effortless dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering heartwarming flavors that your loved ones will adore. Simply set it in the slow cooker and enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion and garlic; slice the mushrooms.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together broth, cream cheese, and thyme until smooth. Pour over the chicken mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks once cooked. Serve over rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.- Customize by adding spinach or swapping chicken for turkey.- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.