Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken - Easy, Cozy, and Comforting
Slow cooker creamy chicken simmered until tender in a rich, velvety sauce. An easy comfort-food dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or a mix of basil, oregano, and thyme)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional, for brightness)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms or 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional add-ins)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
- Cooked rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
- Build the base: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the cream of chicken soup and Dijon mustard until mostly smooth.
- Add the chicken: Nestle the seasoned chicken into the sauce mixture. If using mushrooms, add them now. Hold off on peas and carrots until the end so they don’t get mushy.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on Low for 4–6 hours or High for 2.5–3.5 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F in the center.
- Add cream cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, add the cream cheese cubes. Cover and let them melt, then stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Shred or slice: Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks or slice it. Return to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Finish with veggies: If using frozen peas and carrots, stir them in now. Cover and cook on Low for 10–15 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust: Add more salt or pepper if needed. The sauce should be savory, creamy, and well-seasoned.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy chicken over rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for a bright finish.
