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a bowl of mushroom risotto with a fork.
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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken

Indulge in this slow cooker cream cheese chicken dish packed with savory spices, melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese, and fresh crimini mushrooms. Easy prep for a hearty meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooker cream cheese chicken
Servings: 8
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 oz. crimini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Combine all of the seasonings in a small bowl. Then, season both sides of the chicken.
    two chicken breasts on a plate with spices.
  • Place the mushrooms in the bottom of the slow cooker and top them with the chicken and broth. Place the cream cheese on top of the chicken. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
    a black crock pot filled with chicken and cheese.
  • When the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it. Add it back to the slow cooker along with the parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
    a bowl of chicken and rice in a slow cooker.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, or on its own.
    a bowl of mushroom risotto with a fork.

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Notes

  • This recipe took 4 hours, the time may vary by the size of the chicken breasts that are used. We used 2 chicken breasts that weighed about 1.25 lbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g