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Easy mushroom chicken dish served with creamy sauce and fresh herbs

Easy Mushroom Chicken

This Easy Mushroom Chicken recipe uses the slow cooker to transform simple ingredients into a silky mushroom sauce with tender chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10–10.5 oz)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred) or water plus a bouillon cube
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
For Serving
  • Noodles, rice, or potatoes for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in a single layer in the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and onion soup mix until smooth. Taste and add a little salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each breast is coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  2. If the sauce seems thin, whisk 1–2 teaspoons cornstarch into 1–2 tablespoons cold water until smooth, then stir into the sauce and cook on HIGH for 10–15 more minutes to thicken.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken topped with the mushroom sauce over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, quickly sear chicken breasts in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side before slow cooking. You can customize with mushrooms or herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.