Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Mushroom
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
449 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Mushroom
Description
This recipe cooks chicken breasts and mushrooms slowly in chicken broth with garlic and thyme, allowing the flavors to meld while producing tender, juicy chicken. After the chicken cooks, removing it and thickening the broth with cream, parmesan cheese, and a cornstarch slurry creates a rich, creamy sauce that coats the chicken when returned to the cooker.
The slow cooking method ensures the mushrooms develop their earthiness, complementing the mild herb and garlic flavors. The sauce has a velvety texture from the cream and cheese, balanced by the gentle body of the stock and the thickness from cornflour. Fresh parsley adds a bright herbal note when served.
This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. It offers a comforting protein-rich main suitable for weekend meals or easy dinners prepared ahead.
Use room temperature cream to prevent curdling when adding it to the slow cooker. Allowing the sauce to cook on high briefly after adding the thickener ensures it reaches the right consistency.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup chicken stock broth
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup cream heavy cream, double
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3 teaspoon cornflour (corn starch)
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, and add the chicken stock, chopped garlic, thyme and sliced mushrooms.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours, or 3 hours on high.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove the chicken breasts, add the parmesan, double cream and cornflour (which is mixed with 2 tablespoons of water), and cook for 5-10 minutes longer on high, until it thickens into a sauce.
- Add the chicken back to the slow cooker, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use cream at room temperature to avoid curdling when adding it to the slow cooker.
- Cook the thickened sauce on high for 5-10 minutes to achieve proper thickness before returning the chicken.
- Fresh parsley added at the end gives a bright flavor contrast to the rich sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 203mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1111mg | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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