Description
A creamy and flavorful slow cooker chicken with mushrooms recipe that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal. Tender chicken breasts are cooked slowly in a savory sauce made with cream of chicken soup, Italian seasoning, and fresh mushrooms, then finished with sour cream for richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- Black pepper, freshly ground to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)
Sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
Instructions
- Prep: Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Place the pounded chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Mix Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing mix, and chicken broth until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Evenly distribute the sliced cremini mushrooms on top of the chicken and sauce.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and absorb the flavors.
- Finish: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the room temperature sour cream until fully incorporated. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure the sour cream is at room temperature to prevent curdling when added to the hot dish.
- Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker model; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- This recipe goes well with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat sour cream and low-fat cream of chicken soup.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color contrast but can be omitted if unavailable.
