Creamy Mushroom Chicken Crockpot Recipe
This creamy mushroom chicken crockpot recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner, featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, velvety mushroom sauce. It’s easy, hands-off, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced (cremini, baby bella, or white)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice mushrooms; finely chop the onion; mince the garlic cloves.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook until softened and golden (about 5-6 minutes). Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Optional: Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits. Let simmer for 1 minute.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Spoon sautéed mushroom mixture over the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle thyme and parsley on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.
- Remove chicken breasts and set aside (cover to keep warm). Add heavy cream and softened cream cheese to the crockpot. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to the crockpot and coat with sauce. Cook on LOW for another 15–20 minutes.
- Serve chicken and sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, don’t skip browning the mushrooms and onions before adding to the crockpot. If the sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on HIGH for 10 minutes; if too thick, add a splash of broth. You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts, and plant-based cream cheese and coconut cream for a dairy-free version. Leftovers taste even better the next day and freeze well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 34
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