Creamy Crockpot Cream of Mushroom Chicken only requires 7 ingredients and is a hearty comfort food that the whole family will love and it’s perfect to serve year round and goes great with most side dishes.

close up of mushroom chicken and rice with a fork on a white plate

Slow cooker meals are literally the best thing! I mean you just dump everything in and you don’t have to worry about monitoring anything.

A few hours later, boom dinner is served and you barely have to do any work!

I actually created a full round-up of crockpot recipes for lazy cookers. It’s a great list to keep handy when you want an easy meal with little effort!

You will not want to miss that because there are a TON of good recipes there so you can save for later where I am almost certain that you will find a new family favorite.

crockpot cream of mushroom chicken with rice on a small white plate with fork

Also, you may notice in the photos that I am using an Instant Pot.

Just in case you didn’t know, your Instant Pot has a crockpot function.

It’s really amazing because technically if you have a small amount of kitchen space you could get rid of your traditional slow cooker.

I love healthy comfort food which most people tend to separate.

It has to either be healthy or comfort food, but can’t be both, and that is definitely not true!

Just wait until you try this mushroom chicken in the ultra creamy sauce!

Ingredients

Chicken – I am using boneless skinless chicken breasts

can of cream of mushroom soup – if you have a homemade mushroom soup recipe, you could use that as well.

chicken stock – try to get low sodium. Chicken broth can also be used.

Onion Soup Mix – this can be found on the aisle with gravy packets, Lipton is a popular brand

mushrooms – choose your favorite variety such as baby bella or white button mushrooms.

Thyme and black pepper

How to Make Cream of Mushroom Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Prep your crockpot by spraying the bottom with non stick cooking spray, or place a slow cooker liner in

ingredients being added in the slow cooker for mushroom chicken

Pour in the can of mushroom soup, chicken stock, and onion soup mix.

Stir and add the mushrooms and spices.

Place the chicken in the pot in a single layer and submerge them in the mushroom soup mixture.

Cook for 4 hours on high or on low for 7 to 8 hours.

Once it has finished cooking, remove the chicken and shred it.

Then add it back to the pot.

Serve over top of rice, potatoes, or noodles.

cream of mushroom chicken in the slow cooker

Storing and Freezing

Allow the creamy chicken and mushrooms to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

To freeze, add to a freezer bag for up to 2 months of freshness.

When it’s time to reheat allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight (for the next day) or reheat directly from frozen.

You can place it back in the crockpot on low or heat over low heat on the stovetop.

holding a plate of slow cooker cream of mushroom chicken and rice

Ways to Serve Cream of Mushroom Chicken

With a side of veggies – Roasted asparagus or broccoli pair great with this dinner
Over white rice, quinoa, brown rice, or any other grain
On mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower
With cauliflower rice for a low carb option
Add a dinner salad to round out the meal
Over egg noodles or your favorite pasta

cream of mushroom chicken and rice made in the slow cooker on a white plate

Substitutions and Variations

Chicken thighs: skinless, boneless thighs can be used in place of the boneless chicken breasts. However, they do have a higher fat content for those who may be tracking calories, macros, etc.

Canned mushrooms: if you don’t have fresh mushrooms, canned can be used, just drain before adding to the slow cooker.

Thicker gravy: For thicker mushroom gravy make a cornstarch slurry by mixing a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water, whisk together in a small bowl. Pour the slurry in and continue to cook a little longer until the gravy has thickened.

Extra creamy: some like to add sour cream or cream cheese towards the end of the slow cooking time.

Less mushroom flavor: for those who aren’t the biggest mushroom fan, you can cut down on that flavor a little by replacing the cream of mushroom with cream of chicken soup instaed.

Not shredded: creamy mushroom chicken doesn’t have to be shredded. Skip the shredding process and spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over top of the chicken when serving.

Expert Tips & FAQs

An easy way to shred chicken is by using your hand mixer.

Do you have to brown the chicken before putting it in a slow cooker?

Nope! A crockpot is designed to cook raw meat.

It’s such an easy way to get dinner on the table with little effort!

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in the crockpot?

Cooking on high can result in drier meat, but with this recipe, you can certainly cook on high with no problem.

The mushroom sauce moistens the chicken incredibly well!

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