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Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms in a creamy sauce in a Crock Pot.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms

Perfect for anyone looking to feed their family a nutritious and delicious dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe combines tender chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce that basically cooks itself.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword crock pot chicken, Crock-Pot, dump dinner, easy diinner, easy slow cooker recipe, slow cooker, slow cooker chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 662kcal
Author Maike Corbett

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add olive oil to the hot skillet and brown the chicken thighs on both sides until golden. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened and fragrant.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms, spinach, and bell pepper strips, and cook until golden.
  • Transfer the onion, garlic, mushroom, spinach, and bell pepper mixture to the crockpot with the chicken thighs.
  • Mix the chicken broth, heavy cream, and all-purpose flour in a small bowl until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot.
  • Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 5 hours or until the chicken is tender and the sauce is thick and creamy.
  • Once done, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

SLOW COOKER TIME

ON LOW - 5 hours
ON HIGH - 3 hours

Nutrition

Calories: 662kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6954IU | Vitamin C: 121mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg