Creamy Dreamy 5-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken
This incredibly easy 5-ingredient crockpot chicken recipe delivers a deliciously creamy and flavorful meal with minimal effort. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish features tender chicken simmered in a savory sauce, ready to be served over your favorite sides.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Fork
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish & Serving
- Fresh parsley or chives chopped, for garnish
- Cooked rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry and place it evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker. You can leave chicken breasts whole or cut them into larger chunks.
Sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and onion soup mix until smooth. Season with black pepper.
Cooking
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it is mostly covered. Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serving
- Once cooked, you can shred the chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker or in a separate bowl before returning it to the sauce. Stir the sauce well, garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired, and serve over your favorite side.
Notes
For best results, adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker and chicken thickness. Shredding the chicken after cooking helps it absorb more of the delicious sauce. This recipe is highly versatile; feel free to add vegetables like carrots or potatoes during the last hour of cooking for a complete meal.