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Creamy crockpot cream cheese chicken garnished with fresh herbs in a slow cooker.

Classic Crockpot Cream Cheese Chicken

This creamy crockpot chicken recipe is incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients, resulting in tender chicken in a rich, flavorful sauce perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • cooking spray or slow cooker liner
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • forks

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 block cream cheese softened
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or milk

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Lightly grease the inside of your large slow cooker with cooking spray or use a liner.
  • Place the chicken breasts or thighs in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.

Cooking

  • In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley; whisk until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks, then return it to the sauce and stir to combine, or serve chicken whole with sauce ladled over.

Serving

  • Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed, then serve hot.

Notes

This recipe is highly versatile; consider serving it over rice, pasta, or with mashed potatoes. For an added touch, garnish with fresh chopped chives or parsley before serving. You can also add some vegetables like frozen peas or chopped bell peppers during the last hour of cooking for a more complete meal.