Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Chicken
A comforting, one-pot dish with tender chicken breasts in a savory mushroom sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends!
INGREDIENTS:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 package 8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion finely diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare the Base: Spread the mushrooms, onion, and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley, then place over the mushroom mixture.
Mix the Sauce: Whisk together cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth. Pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cook: Set the slow cooker to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, stir into the slow cooker 30 minutes before the end of cooking.
Finish and Serve: Continue cooking for the remaining time. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.