Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Breasts
2021-05-27- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner, Easy
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- Yield: 3
- Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 8:00 h
- Ready In: 8:10 h
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
483.5 -
Carbohydrates
17.7 g -
Cholesterol
104.5 mg -
Fat
28.9 g -
Fiber
1.4 g -
Protein
28.0 g -
Saturated Fat
14.5 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
895.3 mg -
Sugar
1.3 g -
Trans Fat
9.1 g -
Unsaturated Fat
3.0 g -
Potassium
337.8 mg
Slow cooker creamy chicken breasts. This creamy chicken recipe is a quick and easy dinner that offers the benefits of cooking in a crockpot.
9 Tips and Tricks to Get the Perfectly Tender Chicken Breasts in Your Slow Cooker
Cooking chicken breast in a slow cooker is a great way to achieve the perfect tenderness. Here are 10 tips and tricks to get the best results.
1) Cook on Low β Cooking on high heat can cause your chicken breast to dry out while cooking.
2) Add Water β Adding water will help keep the meat moist and tender as it cooks.
3) Cook for 30 Minutes β Cooking for too long will make your meat dry, overcooked, and tough.
4) Use a Slow Cooker Liner β This will help you avoid having to clean up after cooking!
5) Keep It Fresh β Store in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap before refrigerating or freezing.
6) Freeze Ahead of Time β If youβre planning to cook this chicken later, then you can freeze it ahead of time.
7) Replace the Liquid with Water β If youβre using a different liquid, you may want to substitute it for water if you wish to avoid burning.
8) Add Garlic and Herbs β Adding garlic and herbs will help add flavor without adding extra fat or calories.
9) Add Butter β Adding butter will add a rich and authentic flavor that goes well with your chicken!
5 Tips for Making the Best Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken Breast Recipe at Home
The slow cooker is a great way to make chicken breasts because it cooks them gently and evenly. The key to making the best creamy chicken breast recipe at home is to make sure that you are using the right cuts of meat and cooking them for the right amount of time.
1) Cut your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces so they cook evenly in the slow cooker
2) Add a little bit of olive oil or butter before you start cooking your chicken breast in order to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot
3) Cook on low heat for around 8 hours, or on high heat for 4 hours
4) Keep an eye on your chicken breast during cooking time, if it starts getting too dry, add more liquid
5) Add salt, pepper, and other spices at the end of cooking time6) Serve on a bed of rice or pasta, and enjoy.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Breasts
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Ingredients
- 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans (10 ΒΎ oz (375 ml) each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 14 Β½ oz (435 ml) can nonfat chicken broth
- 4 oz (120 ml) can sliced mushrooms, undrained
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Step 1
On a slow cooker, combine all ingredients, except seasoning. Mix well.
Step 2
Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-8 hours, or until chicken breasts are tender.
Step 3
Remove cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Transfer to a serving platter. Pour creamy mushroom sauce over. Season with salt and black pepper and serve.