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Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Recipe

This Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Recipe is our go-to dinner on busy weeknights. Start this delicious meal in the morning and it’s ready by dinnertime!  
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

For the Slow Cooker

  • 3-4 chicken breasts
  • 1 packet Italian dressing packet
  • 1 8 oz cream cheese block
  • 1 10 oz can condensed cream of mushroom
  • 1 cup sour cream

For the Skillet, if adding Mushrooms

  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tsp fresh or dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Next, add in the cream of mushroom soup, cream cheese, Italian dressing mix packet, and sour cream.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours if using fresh chicken breasts. Cook on low for 10 hours if using frozen chicken breasts. 
  • Shred the chicken and serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

If Adding Fresh Mushrooms:

  • About 30 minutes before cooking time is up, to a skillet, add butter, sliced mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Add to slow cooker and continue cooking until time is up.

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