YaYa’s Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken
This Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken is pure comfort in a bowl; tender chicken breasts cooked low and slow in a rich, savory sauce of cream cheese, mushroom soup, white wine, and Italian seasoning. The result is a silky, flavorful dish that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. It’s one of those meals that makes your whole house smell like home.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 10¾ oz can reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup
- 1 8 oz package ⅓ less-fat cream cheese
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 0.7 oz envelope Italian dressing mix
- 1 8 oz package sliced fresh mushrooms
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with seasoning salt and brown lightly in canola oil.
- Transfer chicken to slow cooker, reserving the pan drippings.
- In the same pan, add soup, cream cheese, wine, and Italian dressing mix; stir until smooth and heated through.
- Pour sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Arrange mushrooms on top.
- Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours, until chicken is tender and sauce is creamy.
- Serve over rice or shred chicken and toss with cooked spaghetti.
Yaya’s Tips for Success
Slow-cooker meals like this one are perfect for busy days. The sauce thickens beautifully when left undisturbed.
- If you like a stronger flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- For a family-friendly version, substitute chicken broth for the wine.
- Stir the sauce once halfway through cooking for an even creaminess.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for a bright finish.
Yaya’s Customization Ideas
This dish is wonderfully versatile.
- You can swap the mushrooms for onions or add a handful of spinach just before serving for extra color.
- For a great dinner, try serving it over white rice or egg noodles.
- It’s also delicious with a side of roasted green beans or buttered peas for balance.
If you enjoy cozy, creamy dishes like this one, try pairing it with Hot Potato Salad or serve it alongside Barbecued Broiled Chicken on a family supper night. Both bring out those classic southern flavors we all love and make for a complete meal everyone will remember.
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