This creamy Italian slow-cooker chicken is tender, flavorful, and coated in a rich, cheesy mushroom sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal!
Creamy Italian Slow-Cooker Chicken
This creamy Italian slow-cooker chicken is tender, flavorful, and coated in a rich, cheesy mushroom sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal!
Equipment
- slow cooker
- brush
- Mixing bowl
- spoon
Ingredients
- 1 whole frying chicken cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons dry Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 can 10.5 oz condensed mushroom soup
- 2 packages 3 oz each cream cheese, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Wash the chicken pieces and pat them dry.
- Brush the chicken with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the dry Italian salad dressing mix over the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- About 45 minutes before serving, combine the condensed mushroom soup and cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Stir until smooth.
- Pour the soup and cream cheese mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and continue cooking on low for another 30 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Wine Advice:
Pair this dish with a crisp Pinot Grigio or a light-bodied Chianti.
Nutrition values
Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 42 g | Fat: 32 g | Sugar: 3 g