Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms is a comforting, nutritious dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked slowly with fresh vegetables and enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for a hands-off dinner that combines wholesome ingredients and deep, satisfying flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 large red bell peppers, sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
Sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season and Brown Chicken: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to the hot skillet and brown the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Then transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook them over medium heat until they become softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Next, add the sliced mushrooms, fresh spinach, and red bell pepper strips. Cook until the vegetables are slightly golden and softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed onion, garlic, mushrooms, spinach, and bell peppers to the slow cooker over the chicken thighs.
- Prepare and Pour Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, and all-purpose flour until smooth and fully combined. Pour this creamy mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 5 hours. The chicken will become tender as the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Final Seasoning and Garnish: Once cooking is complete, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley right before serving to add a fresh, herbaceous note.
Notes
- This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, delivering a hearty and healthy meal without constant monitoring.
- Using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs enhances flavor and richness in the dish.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter or dairy-free variation, though texture may vary.
- Serve the creamy chicken and mushrooms over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the chicken and vegetables after cooking and stir the sauce on the stove for a few minutes to reduce further before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 662 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 871 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 214 mg
