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Velvety Dream Slow Cooker Chicken

This slow cooker chicken recipe delivers incredibly tender chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting and easy meal. Simply combine ingredients, cook until tender, and enjoy a velvety smooth finish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Sauce

  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup undiluted
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • Salt & Black Pepper To taste

Finishing Touches

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened, cut into cubes
  • Fresh Parsley or Chives For garnish (optional but recommended for a fresh finish)

Instructions
 

Combine & Cook

  • Place chicken in the slow cooker and whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken, cover, and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.

Creamy Finish

  • Once chicken is cooked, add cubed, softened cream cheese to the slow cooker and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  • Shred the chicken into the sauce or serve whole.

Serve

  • Dish out immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
  • Serve with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the chicken. The cooking time will depend on your slow cooker and the thickness of the chicken. Adjust seasoning to your preference.