Creamy Crockpot Chicken Thighs With Mushrooms

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Slow cookers are a busy cook’s best friend! In this recipe, juicy chicken thighs are simmered with savory mushrooms in a velvety Alfredo cream sauce. It’s so delicious served over rice or pasta. Plus it’s easy to pop into the slow cooker in the morning, then come home to a savory dinner that’s ready to enjoy.

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Creamy Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms

This chicken thighs with mushrooms recipe is easy enough for a weekday main dish but also elegant enough to serve company!
Feeding a crowd at a potluck or party? Creamy chicken is a hearty dish served over Rice a Roni or some Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Creamy Crockpot chicken is a keto lover’s dream! Just the right combination of chicken and mushrooms in a cheesy sauce makes this recipe a low-carb keeper!

Ingredients and Substitutions

CHICKEN THIGHS Chicken thighs are just the right size for eating! Two pounds of skinless (bone-in) thighs feeds up to 4 people, however, boneless, skinless chicken breasts can also be used. Simply cut them into 2” pieces and follow the recipe as directed. And if time is really short, replace the chicken entirely with a bag of frozen meatballs-no need to thaw!

SAUCE AND VEGGIES The secret to this amazing sauce is a jar of Alfredo sauce mixed with broth and mustard. If Alfredo sauce isn’t readily available, use three cans of cream of mushroom, chicken, or celery soup. Punch up the flavor with some minced garlic and red chili peppers!

MUSTARD Grainy mustard has whole mustard seeds in it which punches up the flavor and adds visual appeal to the sauce. Stone ground, Dijon, or spicy brown mustards will work, too.

CHEESE Parmesan cheese thickens the sauce at the end, but shredded Swiss cheese or crumbled feta melts well and tastes delicious!

How to Make Creamy Crockpot Chicken

It’s so easy to make this absolutely delish chicken entree:

Brown chicken and set aside.
Cook onion, then whisk in broth and mustard (as per the recipe below).
Layer onions, mushrooms, chicken and sauce in the slower cooker.
Add parmesan cheese towards the end.

Recipe Tips & Time Savers

Pre-sliced mushrooms, pre-made Alfredo and grated parmesan cheese all save valuable prep and clean-up time!
Frozen chicken can be used in a pinch as long as they are pre-cooked.

What To Serve With Creamy Crockpot Chicken

Make it a full meal deal and serve with a side of Roasted Broccolini, and a colorful Tomato Salad Recipe. Don’t forget the The BEST Cheesy Bread EVER to soak up the sauce!

How to Store Leftovers

Keep leftover creamy Crockpot chicken thighs with mushrooms in a covered container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat portions on the stovetop and top with parmesan cheese before serving.

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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Thighs With Mushrooms

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Thighs With Mushrooms is a recipe winner! Juicy chicken bathed in a mushroom cream sauce is delish served over noodles or garlic mashed potatoes!

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings servings

Author Holly

Ingredients

1 teaspoon oil
½ teaspoon thyme
2 pounds skinless chicken thighs bone in
8 ounces mushrooms sliced
1 onion diced
1 Tablespoon grainy mustard or dijon mustard
¼ cup chicken broth or beef broth
1 jar alfredo sauce 24 oz
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt, pepper and thyme.
Brown chicken, about 2-3 minutes on each side, remove from skillet and set aside.
Add onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add broth to the onions and scrape any brown bits off bottom of the pan. Whisk in grainy mustard.
Place onion mixture in the slow cooker, add mushrooms and chicken.
Pour Alfredo sauce over everything, cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Add Parmesan cheese and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Serve with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Be sure to cook chicken to a safe temperature of 165˚F.
For a thicker sauce, combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water. Add to the sauce mixture and let cook 5-10 minutes.