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Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Chicken

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if broth is gluten-free)

Description

This Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Chicken is pure comfort in a bowl tender chicken breasts simmered low and slow in a rich, velvety mushroom sauce. It’s the kind of cozy, hands-off dinner that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas while you go about your day. Serve it over pasta, rice, or potatoes for a hearty, family-friendly meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, and minced garlic evenly over the chicken.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker, making sure everything is mostly submerged.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and very tender.
  6. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and set them on a plate. Stir the sauce well to fully combine the mushrooms, onions, and juices.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Return the chicken to the slow cooker, turning to coat it in the creamy mushroom sauce. Let it sit on the WARM setting for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  9. Serve hot, spooning plenty of mushroom sauce over each piece of chicken, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken at the end of cooking, whisk 1–2 teaspoons cornstarch with a splash of cold water, stir into the sauce, and cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes.
  • If your slow cooker runs hot, check the chicken on the earlier side of the time range to avoid overcooking.
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the salt level, especially if serving with salty sides like Parmesan mashed potatoes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg

Keywords: slow cooker creamy mushroom chicken, crockpot mushroom chicken, creamy chicken, easy slow cooker dinner

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