Crock Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Potatoes
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
514 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Potatoes
Description
Crock Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Potatoes features browned chicken pieces and large chunks of Yukon gold potatoes cooked in a savory, creamy sauce made with coconut milk, sautéed onions, garlic, and baby bella mushrooms. The sauce is thickened with tapioca flour and seasoned with Italian herbs and lemon juice, which lends a subtle citrus note enhancing the earthiness of the mushrooms. The chicken is first seared to develop a golden crust, then combined with the sauce and potatoes in a slow cooker, allowing flavors to meld and meat to become tender.
The resulting dish has a silky, thick sauce with tender chicken and soft, hearty potatoes, making it a satisfying one-pot meal. The brightness of lemon juice cuts through the richness of the coconut milk and mushrooms, balancing the palate.
It can be served alone or with a side salad to complement the creamy texture. Adjusting the lemon juice or substituting it with chicken broth or extra coconut milk allows customizing the flavor according to preference.
For best results, sear the chicken well before slow cooking to enhance texture and avoid sogginess. Using baby gold potatoes means chopping before cooking is unnecessary, easing preparation.
Ingredients
Crock Pot Chicken:
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 4 to 5 lbs chicken bone-in pieces
- 1 lb potato chopped into 2-inch chunks, Yukon gold variety
For the creamy sauce:
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 8 ounces baby bella mushroom chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 coconut milk 15-ounce can, full-fat
- ½ cup lemon juice about 2 lemons, fresh
- 2 Tbsp tapioca flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the Sauce:
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and garlic, sprinkle with sea salt, and cover the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened and are deeply brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning and bring to a full boil. Stir in the tapioca flour (or gluten-free flour) and continue cooking, stirring regularly, until the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes.
Sear the Chicken:
- While the sauce is cooking, sear the chicken pieces on two sides. To do so, add avocado oil to a large cast iron or stainless steel skillet and heat over high heat. Once the skillet is very hot (350 degrees or hotter), add the chicken, skin-side down. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the skin is nice and golden brown. Flip to the other side and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes (no need to cook the chicken through just yet). You’ll likely need to do this in 2 to 3 batches, depending on the size of your skillet and the amount of chicken you use. Simply transfer chicken to a plate to make room for more chicken between batches.
Slow Cook:
- Add the potatoes to the slow cooker, followed by the browned chicken and the sauce. Give everything a little stir then secure the lid on the crock pot. Slow cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Serve chicken and potatoes with plenty of sauce, and enjoy!
Notes
- If using baby gold potatoes, you can omit chopping them before cooking as they cook well whole.
- To skip the citrus flavor, replace lemon juice with chicken broth or additional coconut milk.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 8 | |
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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