This creamy crockpot chicken recipe is an easy slow cooker recipe that is also kid-friendly. Did I mention the prep time for this slow cooker dinner is 8 minutes? As a bonus, we show you how to convert this into a fast Instant Pot Creamy Chicken. (You can make it in the oven as well!)
Now let’s find out how to make this easy family dinner, time’s a-ticking!
What is this?
Have you ever taken a scavenger hunt in your freezer? Dan did last night and found some frozen chicken tenderloins. He was nice enough to take them out and put them in the fridge. And behold, this easy crockpot recipe was born!
What you need to make this
- A crock-pot or slow cooker
- Boneless skinless chicken
- Cream of chicken soup
- Water
- Sour cream
- Minced garlic
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Onion powder
- Bag of mixed frozen vegetables
- Egg noodles
How to make it
- Combine the soup, shredded cheese, sour cream, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and water, in a crock-pot.
- Add the boneless skinless breasts and turn your crock-pot on low.
- You may also use a pound of tenderloin.
- Stir in frozen veggies 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over egg noodles
- Garnish and serve!
Finally, this creamy crockpot chicken is an ideal choice if you want to contribute a meal to your local homeless shelter. We have more Ideas for Making Meals for the Homeless as well.
Kitchen tips
- Set the slow cooker on low, when adding the ingredients.
- Omit carrots and noodles to cut carbs.
- Substitute chopped onions or dry onion soup mix for onion powder.
- You can also use cream of mushroom soup.
Readers questions
Yes. Bake at 400° in a covered baking dish, such as a Dutch Oven.
We don’t recommend putting frozen poultry in a crockpot, although many people will do this.
Yes, but add it at the end, just prior to serving.
No. You can use whole boneless skinless breasts for this crockpot recipe.
Yes, you can convert this into an instant pot recipe! Read on below.
Instant pot instructions
Use the same ingredients to make this instant pot recipe in about 30 minutes!
- Place 1 to 2 lbs boneless skinless breasts in the instant pot.
- Add 1 cup of broth.
- For frozen breasts, pressure cook on manual setting for 6 minutes.
- For thawed breasts, pressure cook on manual setting for 4 minutes.
- Do a natural release of 6 minutes for both frozen and thawed meat.
- If using frozen vegetables, thaw them in a sink of warm water them to the instant pot.
- Remove the poultry from the Instant Pot after a 6-minute natural release, tent with foil, and set aside, reserving liquid.
- For the pasta, either prepare it according to the package instructions on the stovetop or in the instant pot.
- If using the Instant Pot for cooking the pasta, add 12 oz of pasta to the reserved liquid.
- Add tap water to cover the pasta by ½ an inch.
- Pressure cook on manual setting for 2 minutes and use a quick release.
- Stir in the cheese, vegetables, and sour cream and the cooked poultry to the Instant Pot and serve.
Substitutions and variations
- I used about 4 cups of shredded cheese in this version.
- Instead of onion powder, I used a teaspoon of minced garlic.
- I added a pinch of kosher salt.
- Make it your own and use what you have on hand!
If you are new to Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Cooking, don’t fret! Here is an informative comparison between the Instant Pot and a Cosori Pressure Cooker.
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- Simple and inexpensive family meal using chuck roast, barbecue sauce, and a few other common ingredients.
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Slow-cooked pork roast combined with white soda, brown sugar, and some other common pantry ingredients.
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes & Ham
- An easy and affordable crock-pot meal and a good way to use leftover ham.
- Slow Cooker Sticky Caramel Pumpkin Cake
- A crock-pot dump cake that is ready to eat in two hours.
I challenge you to try this creamy crockpot chicken. I know that your family will enjoy it as much as ours did.
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The best crockpot chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken tenderloins or boneless chicken breast
- 1 Family sized can of Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 cup water or broth Optional in crock-pot version but not optional in Instant Pot Creamy Chicken version.
- ⅔ cup of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Assorted vegetables for convenience I used a prepackaged bag with carrots, broccoli and cauliflower
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 12 oz. egg noodles for a side
Instructions
- Combine in a crockpot cream of chicken soup, water, sour cream, minced garlic, cheese and salt and pepper.
- Add chicken into sauce mixture, make certain to cover chicken with sauce.
- Cover and turn crock pot on low. Cooking times will depend on how thick chicken is. Because I used chicken tenderloins which are thinner, chicken was done after 4 ½ hours. If using a thicker chicken breast, continue in the crock pot until fully cooked.
- Add the vegetables on top of sauce and then add salt, pepper, and onion powder to taste to the vegetables.
- Before you are ready to serve, prepare egg noodle according to directions on bag.
- Stir sauce in crock pot prior to serving.
- Serve over egg noodles.
- Enjoy.
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Notes
- Use white or dark meat for this crockpot chicken recipe.
- This recipe is oven-friendly; bake at 400°, covered for 30 minutes.
- Adding veggies at the end will make this less mushy!
- Use either cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup for this recipe.
- Consider substituting Lipton onion soup mix for the raw onion.
- To reduce the carbs in this recipe, omit the carrots.
MaryAnn Coy says
This recipe would work really well with Turkey, too! To thicken a watery broth. Dip out ¼ to ½ cup broth into a bowl, or more if needed. Whisk flour into this broth until it’s very thick, then and the mixture back to the slow cooker, while stirring continuously. The broth should thicken without lumpiness. Or you could use a blonde roux, if fat is not an issue. A corn starch slurry could be used.
Nicole says
Can I use one can of condensed cream of chicken and one can of cream of mushroom soup? I don’t have two cans of condensed cream of chicken.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Absolutely! Use any flavor of cream soup that you like.
All That I'm Eating says
This looks great and a perfect recipe for a busy midweek meal.
Drake Means says
I’m glad I came across this recipe. It was really a hearty and easy meal. I took out my chicken thighs, once cooked and shredded it, and returned it to the slow cooker. I added some extra cheese, pearl onions, and frozen peas to the veggie mix and then added the egg noodles back to the slow cooker. Finished with a pat of butter and let it stand for 10 mins. The sauce was really creamy and delicious. I loved the fact that I had all the ingredients on hand.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed this easy crockpot chicken recipe and hope you will share the link with your friends and family, online and in person!
Colleen Irgang says
So easy & delicious. Everyone enjoyed it! If you don’t have egg noodles available dinner rolls work great to soak up the gravy.
Annie White-Quackenbush says
This recipe sounds delicious. I love using my crockpot. Could you use bone-in chicken (drumsticks) ? Maybe adjust the cooking time to accommodate? Thank you.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Absolutely! Bone-in drumstick would be great with this recipe! Let it foo for 4 to six hours and you should have a wonderful meal.
Shawnna says
Can I just cook the egg noodles in the crockpot with everything the last 10 minutes
Dan from Platter Talk says
Hi Shawna, that should work out great!
loreen says
I admit that I must be missing it somewhere, but with Instant Pot adaptation, when does the soup get added? Before cooking the chicken? thank you.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Add the soups after the chicken is cooked.
Julie Menghini says
I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! It’s cold out and it was the perfect easy comfort food! Thank you for such an easy delicious recipe!
Amy Kohl says
Think thighs would work okay?
Dan from Platter Talk says
Absolutely; thighs will add even more flavor to this creamy crock-pot chicken recipe!
Mel Jones says
Delicious! The whole family loved this recipe. There were no leftovers. Definitely be a regular meal in our house!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much, Mel! Our family loves this one as well!
Max says
Yes I cooked this today,bloody beautiful
Megan Brown says
I’m stumped! I’ve been cooking mine for about 4 hours . Went to stir and it’s really watery. Any suggestions on how to thicken it up? Thanks
Dan from Platter Talk says
Hi Megan, I’m not sure why it is watery! I would sift and stir in a little flour to thicken it up; hope you love it!
Alice says
The sour cream curdled when I put it in there first. Probably the cheese too. Maybe you should indicate only to add those items during the last 30 to 60 minutes of cooking.
Otherwise I would try this recipe again as the flavors were really good.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Hi Alice, I’m. not sure why that happened. We always add everything at the beginning and have not had this occur. Thanks for the comments.
Alice says
Update: I made this recipe in the oven and it was fantastic!! I realize what I did with the crockpot was put it on the four hour setting which is high- Should have put it on low for four hours. In any case this will become a staple around our house 😊
Francesca says
Try already having the crock pot
On low when you’re adding the ingredients in and mix them all together well.
Sarah Dickison says
All 14 kids liked it, except the chicken. Only 3 kids ate the chicken. All 4 adults likes it with the chicken served over egg noodles, left out the frozen vegetables. Changed the onion powder to 1/4 C fine diced onion.
Carolynn Wayman says
When I first read this, I thought you were saying that the kids liked it and the chicken didn’t. Lol
Dan from Platter Talk says
Ha-ha; now that’s funny, Carolynn!
Stacey says
This was truly one of the most amazing recipes I’ve made in a long time. Best comfort food ever! Can’t wait to make it again. I followed the directions without adding or changing anything and it was just amazing
Cindy says
This was the perfect meal, making it for the second time today. I’m cooking challanged, so this was perfect for me…thanks for sharing
Dan from Platter Talk says
Cindy, Thanks for the awesome feedback and we are happy to hear that this easy crock pot chicken recipe works well for you!
MaryAnn Coy says
Great recipe but I have to make some substitutions for medical reasons. I will use homemade LS Cream of Chicken Soup, it’s not hard, mix the soup with Low Fat Yogurt first plus some flour, that will prevent the curdling issue. Plenty of boneless skinless chicken thighs for more flavor. For vegetables, potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, fresh mushrooms, and some garlic, then add some Bell’s Seasoning, and cracked pepper. I would cook on low 4-6 hours as needed, until it’s ready, then add whole wheat noodles to cook until al dente (only a few minutes). Then serve. My Slow Cooker is 8 qts, so I make a big batch, that’s why the extended cooking time. This could also be served with dumplings, or biscuits. I should use no yolk egg noodles, but they don’t have a whole grain version yet. Increased fiber is far more helpful than the harm caused by a small increase in cholesterol. I can use oat flour to thicken to counteract the cholesterol!
Katie says
Just made this! My family loves it. To cut the carbs, I omitted the carrots and noodles. Added more cream of chicken to make it more of a soupy consistency then shredded the chicken apart once it was done. It almost tastes like a chicken pot pie without the crust. I will try to add corn next time per my husbands request. This was super easy and will definitely be making it again! Thank you.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the feedback on our creamy crockpot chicken recipe; sounds like you nailed it!
Hannah says
I didn’t have time to wait for the slow cooker, so I made this in the oven tonight and it turned out great! It did take longer than 30 minutes to cook, more like 45. But I also used a Dutch oven so I’m not sure if that makes a difference or not? Other substitutions: I used one regular size can of cream of chicken, and one regular size can of cream of mushroom since that’s all I had. Chopped onions instead of using onion powder, and used fresh garlic. For veggies, I used broccoli. I’ll definitely make it again!
Jake says
Oh my god, this was so delicious and easy. As a single dad I’m always looking for dinner recipes I can throw together quickly. I added half a pack of onion soup mix instead of onion powder which added great flavor. Leftovers were even better the next day . My 8 year old son loved it and asked me to make it again.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the awesome feedback, Jake! We are delighted that you and your son enjoy this easy crockpot chicken recipe! The onion soup mix sounds like a genius addition!
Carolyn says
Can I use frozen chicken breasts? And if so how would I adjust the recipe?
Dan from Platter Talk says
To help avoid foodborne illness, it is not advised to prepare frozen meats or other foods in a slow cooker. Alternatively, you can thaw them in the refrigerator or microwave prior to placing them in a slow cooker. For this creamy crockpot chicken recipe as written, you should use 1 lb of chicken breast, if that is what you have on hand. Thanks for the question and thanks for reading Platter Talk!
Katrina Malcomb says
Going to try this out today but i had a question before i throw it all in the crockpot. I don’t have sour cream and don’t have a way to a store at the moment so i googled that mayonnaise can be substituted for sour cream but i wanted to ask first. Would mayonnaise be a good substitute in this recipe for the sour cream? Going to add potatoes and spinach for veggies and serve ontop of fried rice.
Dan from Platter Talk says
You could try mayonnaise with this creamy crock-pot chicken, but I would add it at the end. Good luck and thanks for the question!
DeAnna says
Tried this recipe tonight.had everything except the onion soup so I just didn’t add that.and put over top of spaghetti noodles taste fantastic it definitely was a hit with my two girls andy girls are picky eaters.definately be making this again in the future.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the great feedback, DeAnna; we’re happy you enjoyed this easy chicken crockpot idea!
Ksego says
I used cream of mushroom soup instead because that’s what I had and chicken broth instead of the water. Potatoes and carrots for my veggies. So good. I’ll diffidently make it again. We loved it!!!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Great use of substitutions and sounds delicious; most of all we’re happy you enjoy this creamy chicken recipe!
Darlene says
I just curious to know if you should cut the chicken up before putting in Crock-Pot as I will be using boneless/skinless chicken breast.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Hi Darlene, no, that is not necessary to do but of course you can certainly cut it up first if you prefer. Thanks for the question!
Darlene S Crews says
Thank s so much. I will be putting it together and putting it in the Crock-Pot this morning as I work from 11p.m. to 7a.m. so this is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing and God Bless
Lynda says
Can I double this recipe to cook in crock pot or oven? Double all ingtedients?
Dan from Platter Talk says
You should be able to do that, but we have never made this in the oven.
Linda Lewman says
Fantastic recipe! I added a little extra garlic to it. This the best tasting chicken dish I have ever found…..
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thank you very much, Linda. This is one of our site’s most popular recipes and we are happy you like it too!
Denay DeGuzman says
Mmmm…this creamy slow-cooker chicken looks super scrumptious! I’m salivating just looking at the images. I need a plate of this right now!
swathi says
That creamy chicken requires only 8 minute pre time , I like that because it is really helpful for busy night dinner. I like that you used chicken soup and cheese kids will love it.
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
You had me at 8 minute prep time!! I do love a good slow cooker dinner, and this looks like a winner.
Veena Azmanov says
Oh wow, I’m surprised how simple and easy this looks. Love creamy chicken and this would be perfect for the coming cooler weather.
Marisa Franca says
Great family meal!! Thank goodness my daughter had an extra slow-cooker I could borrow. I’m planning on making this delicious looking chicken and I think I’ll add some extra veggies. 😉
Michelle says
Wow that prep time is nothing! What a perfect meal for when you are short on time!
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
This looks like a great family-friendly recipe! We are so busy during the week – I just love meals like this!
Jenni LeBaron says
This was super entertaining to read. I love that you only had 10 minutes to put this together, yet it came together in a delicious way that the whole family could enjoy!
April says
8 minutes prep time? Say no more because that is all I need! With my schedule I am looking into more and more of the recipes like this – fantastic one!
Claudia Lamascolo says
this is a much easier version than my mom use to make with broth and a rue. I think I will have to try this soon
KP says
Funny, I made almost this exact thing today (I thought of sour cream, didn’t have any, I added 1/3 stick of butter). Added a little cayenne and dried parsley to mine in addition to what you have listed. I just threw some stuff in in a time pinch and only found this article after I put it on to figure cook times. Good to know I’m not alone in doing this!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Sounds mouthwatering to me, KP!
Becky says
Shoot – should have read comments before I put in crock pot -no turning back now! I added everything at beginning – just as recipe called for – did not know to wait and add veggies later. Wish me luck!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Becky, you can add the veggies at the beginning (as Scott does) or at the end (like I do). You’re going to love this slow cooker chicken recipe either way!
Rita says
Recipe is easy, quick, and looks yummy. I have questions though. I used 3 chicken breasts and 2 cans of condensed cream of chicken soup each about 10 oz because the recipe stated family size cream of chicken soup which would be about 22 oz. I added 2 cups of water to cover the vegetables too. I set it on low for now for 4 hours. This is my first crockpot cooking experience. Is this going to come out ok or are my measurements off? I am hoping the low setting is enough when I added so much water. Or should I have set it on high?
Dan from Platter Talk says
Hi Rita. Thanks for the questions. 2 cans of condensed soup should be a good amount but 2 cups of water may be too much. Generally speaking, I would add the vegetable about 30 minutes prior to the recipe being finished. If you find that you have too much water in this, use a fine-mesh strainer if you have one and stir in a little flour, maybe about 1-2 tablespoons. The strainer will help prevent clumping, as you stir with a fork. Also note, you will want to remove the solid ingredients (the chicken and the veggies) prior to doing this. What you will be going is essentially creating a gravy from the excess water content. 4 hours on low should work too. Thanks for the awesome questions; please let us know how it turns out (you can post a photo on any social media and tag us at #plattertalk. We really appreciate your interest in our food!
Pat Cody says
The video and the recipe do not match. There is no mention of water in the recipe but the video shows water being added. The video says to add the veges 30 minutes before serving but the recipe says add them at the beginning. There are no spices other than s&p mentioned in the recipe however the video shows adding additional spices. Why???
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for pointing these inconsistencies out to us, Pat. To answer your question, this happened because Scott wrote and created the original recipe and I did the video, adding some tweaks as I almost always do. I have adjusted the written recipe to match the video. In reality, you can add whatever spices or flavorings that sound appealing to you. As far as the water, it is primarily used to “clean” the contents of the soup can and squeeze every bit of flavor from the can into the pot as possible. With or without the water, the recipe should work as there is a fair amount of water content in the chicken breasts that will be cooked out during the covered slow cooking process. Thanks again for bringing this to light. We hope you enjoy this very popular recipe!
Eileen Hansen says
There’s a few differences between video, receipe & commentary. Never turns out when I just guess. So, video shows water but not listed in ingredients. Do I add full can as instructed on soup package? Also, commentary talks of onion powder but not on ingredient list. Include or not? If yes, how much?? Thanks!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, for the great question, Eileen. Please see our above response to the same question from Pat.
Michaela says
Ha ha ha!! This post was so fun to read . and that recipe looks delicious!
Debra C. says
I totally enjoyed the dramatic flair you’ve imparted into the this blog! 😀 How fun! And the meal, simple, delicious and we all have these ingredients one hand. You need a cape Superman, because this meal saves the day!!!
Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says
I love when scrounging around the kitchen turns out a delicious meal like this chicken! The slow cooker is a lifesaver!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks, Lisa. Our whole family always enjoys this reliable favorite recipe!
Julie says
Oh heavens, I can see why this recipe is so fricken chicken popular! Easy, delicious and very versatile too!
Sandra says
Impressive! See what we can accomplish when we’re under pressure – lol! This creamy chicken dish looks delicious!
Christie says
I use my slow cooker year round! This creamy recipe is definitely going into rotation. Looks so delicious.
Jeff Pruitt says
What are your thoughts about adding pasta noodles to the mix? I sometimes don’t even have time to prep egg noodles and just have to throw it all together and go.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Good question, Jeff. If you were to add noodles to the mix then I would do so about 20-30 minutes prior to serving. Let us know what you decided to do and the results that you had. Thanks for the great question. -Dan
Casey says
This meal was absolutely delicious!! I altered a few things but nothing to change the flavor! I put veggies on the side (since the hubs is not a fan), served over white rice and sprinkled on some french fried onions for a crunch! Loved it! My kids devoured it as well! This will definitely become a staple in our family. Thank you so much!!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the feedback, we are so happy that you enjoyed this recipe!
Richa says
I love fast and easy recipes. Can’t believe you put this together in 8 minutes! This looks great.
Meaghan | Cook. Craft. Love. says
Fast prep is my favorite! Especially when I’m letting the crock pot do all the work while I’m busy doing other things 🙂
Scott from Platter Talk says
I love my crock pot for that simple reason. A little prep in the morning for a big payout for dinner later.
Tina says
Haha! Good job on making the dinner so quickly! That’s a huge accomplishment right there.
April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says
Edge of the seat suspense! What a delicious ending 🙂 This is the sort of dinner planning I call Top Chef style – it’s always so rewarding to grab whatever’s on hand and turn out a great dinner!
JANIQUA ROBERTS says
Do you add water to the cream of chicken soup?
Dan from Platter Talk says
No. You do not add water to the cream of chicken soup. Thanks for your question.
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
Wow, 8 minutes prep time? I’m plugging in my crock pot now!!
Amy says
Oh, haven’t we all been there? Bravo for getting it all done and making it look delicious!
Dannii says
I love slow cooker recipes, but I don’t like the long prep times, so this is perfect. It looks delicious too.
Liz says
Do I need to add water to this (as directed on the can of soup) or is the soup base enough? I made this tonight and vegetables are not submerged in anything, is this how it cooks? I’m new to crock pot cooking so I need clarity. Thank you and looks delicious!
Dan from Platter Talk says
We didn’t add water to the recipe because generally when you use a crock pot, condensation (from the other ingredients) adds moisture (juices etc) so that it is not necessary to add additional water Thanks so much for your question and we hope you enjoyed this recipe.
P says
This had no flavor & I followed the recipe to a T…my family didn’t care for it at all. Very disappointing:(
Chef Kat from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the feedback. We are sorry to hear this did not turn out as you had hoped.
Khadija says
Hahaha this was very fun to read!! It helps that the recipe is equally good ! Thanks for the recipe and the good laugh
Christine says
I love that this recipe was created from a shortage of time and a freezer find! That is creativity! I do the same and just love my slow cooker too!
Veena Azmanov says
I love when you have to use just 5 to 10 mins of your time and the whole meal is done. Awesome
Julia @ HappyFoods Tube says
I like how easy this is to make! Gosh, gotta buy the crock pot!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Hahaha I can only imagine what I would find in the back of my freezer!! I don’t know if I want to know, haha. This looks like a great use for a slow cooker!
Terri says
Can I do this with chicken breast and later then? As long as chicken is covered with the sauce and cook like 6 to 8 hours
Scott from Platter Talk says
Chicken breasts would be great to use. My suggestion would be that the chicken breasts are on the thicker side. If you decide to use a “thinner” chicken breast, it will cook too quickly and dry out. If you are going to cook for 6-8 hours, then as you mentioned, make certain that the chicken is covered in the sauce and you cook on low. Thanks so much for the question. I hope that you enjoy!
Karen Burns-Booth says
I LOVE my slow cooker and we always love a creamy chicken dish too!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Totally amazing the things you can come up with…and so few ingredients. Slow cookers are the best inventions ever.
Jenn says
I can definitely relate to the mad rush of the morning. Thank goodness for that slow cooker! I use mine all the time. Bonus: your house smells wonderful when you walk in!!
Tara | Deliciously Declassified says
Haha! I could totally visualize this frantic mad dash to get everything into that slow cooker. My mom used to make something similar when I was growing up and she’d serve it over rice with broccoli – this dish takes me back to those days! Yum 🙂
Ali @ Home & Plate says
I am always doing a scavenger hunt in my fridge. I usually have chicken in the freezer and plenty of veggies in the fridge. I love an easy recipe and this one looks delicious.
Raia says
I love creamy chicken dishes! This one looks delicious! And slow-cooker recipes are always a plus… 😉
Amy says
I’m sure my family would love this because it’s creamy and has chicken in it. And I know I will love it because I’m all about using the slow cooker to make my life easier!
The Food Hunter says
Another winner to add to my collection!
Sarah says
This sounds delicious and easy! Will be adding it to my collection of slow cooker recipes!
Kate @ Veggie Desserts says
It’s a great way of cooking! And slow cookers are such a lifesaver.
Aish Das-Padihari says
My boys will go crazy over this dish.., especially the older one who is now eating more protein.
Willow | Will Cook For Friends says
Wow, way to think on your feet! This recipe sounds delicious, and such a creative use of time and ingredients. Yum!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
How super quick is this recipe. It looks so tasty too. All prepped in the time it takes to boil a kettle.
April J Harris says
I’m not sure I’d be able to think that clearly in the morning – at least not before a couple cups of coffee! You did well to put this all together so quickly, Dan, and what a delicious recipe you have created!
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says
You had me at 8 minute prep time! This is my kind of dinner for those hectic, busy, stuck at work late days!
maria Long says
I have everthing for this recipe at home already. Looks like a great weeknight dinner option.
Maria says
This was delicious! Thanks for posting recipe. House smelled awesome while cooking. Everyone loved it over noodles. Yum¡
Dan from Platter Talk says
We’re so happy you enjoyed this popular recipe; thanks for the great feed back!
Kerry says
I ran into a dilemma today. I had defrosted chicken tenders and realized it as I was running out the door. I quickly googled recipes for crock pot and chicken tenders and this recipe came up. I scrolled down to the recipe because I didn’t have time to read the blog. After the fact I noticed comments and went back to read it…very funny that I had the same experience and stumbled upon this recipe! Thanks for making a working parents life a bit easier!!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Great to hear from you, Kerry; let us know how you liked this one!
Emily says
Can you cook on high?
Dan from Platter Talk says
Sure, but consider reducing the cooking time by half.
Emily says
This just looks so creamy and delicious I want it right now even if it is 10:50 in the morning lol.
Justine says
Perfectly scrumptious for this time of year!
Janette@CulinaryGinger says
I love a quick prep meal and looks so comforting.
Elizabeth says
MMmm now that’s my kind of midweek dinner idea! Perfect Autumnal comfort food!
Ali @ Home & Plate says
Any dinner that takes less than 10 minutes is a winner in my book. Saving for later. Yum.
Donna says
Haha love the creativity!! I would never have gotten that all together in 10 mins – I am not goo under pressure if I don’t already have a plan.
Katie Crenshaw says
This looks like a fantastic family meal. I love that you can cook it in a crock pot. I am always looking for easy meals to make during the week. Can’t wait to make this.
Diana says
I don’t think that I’ve tried making chicken in the slow cooker before, it looks like it’s time to try though! This dish looks very satisfying!
Amanda | Chew Town says
Now this is my type of recipe. I love the sense of achievement when you’ve created a recipe in record time and its a winner. The crock pot is definitely my friend in the cooler months and this recipe is definitely worth trying!
Veena says
Wow.. Chicken recipe in 8 – Amazing.. Pinned for later.. thanks for the recipe
Niki says
This was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks so much!
Ludmilla says
8 minutes prep?! Wow!! Simply amazing!!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
This was hilarious lol.. I love the idea of using those pre-cut frozen veggies in a slow cooker!!!! I’m so going to try that
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
8 minute prep?! Sounds too good to be true!
Emily says
Slow cookers are a life saver for me during the week! This chicken recipes looks delicious.
April says
This looks like the ultimate comfort food! Yummy! Perfect fall recipe!
Mackenzie @ Food Above Gold says
I can’t tell you how many times this has been me! Usually I end up on freezer scavenger hunts because I bought more stuff at the store than I have room for in the freezer! It’s always a fun (and mostly delicious) challenge!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
I love how quick it is prepared. And cooked quick as well. Great for busy weeknight dinners!
swathi says
Some I too does that putting all the stuffs in a pot and make dish, your slow cooker creamy chicken looks delicious, some time it is hard to get the taste on dish which we make for a whole day.
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks for stopping by. I hope that you give this a try.
Krysten says
I have been looking for new slow cooker recipes! I am definitely adding this into my menu soon!
Scott from Platter Talk says
This slow cooker recipe will become one of your go to meals. Thanks for stopping by.
Kushi says
I am drooling. Looks so delicious!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks Kushi. Wipe the drool and get your crock pot out and try this recipe. You will love it.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I love how quick the prep time is on this. It looks so delicious and comforting.
Scott from Platter Talk says
With the fall chill in the air, sometimes we all need some comfort food. This totally fits the bill.
Brian Jones says
Superb, pretty damn good considering the circumstances… I have to confess I really don’t miss the days of rushing, things happen at a much slower pace for me and I have all the time in the world!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Even on days that I am not rushing around, I still like to pull my crock pot out. It is one less thing that I have worry about later in the day.
Swayam says
Been there!! Love this thigh. Everything has come together so well and ah such a happy comforting meal for the family.
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Just Jo says
Lol I absolutely love this post! You had me on the edge of my seat, cheering you on. I too have many mornings like this so can relate to needing this sort of recipe up my sleeve. Great post, great recipe – thanks for the morning smiles!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Your comment brought a smile to my face. Thanks for such a nice comment.
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery says
Haha yes, everyday life for working parents. I love freezer scavenger hunts – we always find delicious things that I totally forgot we bought! Jackpot!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Sometimes our freezer is where things go to die. We put things in which are never to be seen again. So it is good to have scavenger hunts from time to time. Use up what you have on hand.
Lisa says
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken for the WIN!!! This sounds perfect for a family, and I love how you wrote the post…very fun to read!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks Lisa. I had a lot of fun putting this recipe and post together. I hope that you give this a try sometime.
Diana Johnson says
This slow cooker recipe looks like a really great comfort food go-to recipe!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks Diana! This has turned out to become one of my kids favorite go-to meals. Who would have known?
Tara says
Love that this was the result of a scavenger hunt. Great story-telling. This chicken looks so delicious! I definitely don’t take advantage of my slow cooker enough.
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
You gotta love that slow cooker! Throwing stuff in and letting it do it’s thing can bring out the best recipes. Great job!
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says
Love that ypou came up with this in eight minutes as you were running out the door! Brilliant : )) Slow cooker meals are the best!
Jeannie says
Is the bag of vegetables supposed to be frozen or fresh? Thanks
Dan from Platter Talk says
Great question, Jeannie. Of course fresh is always preferable, this meal is tailored for convenience and we used frozen veggies when making this one.
Immaculate says
I love how determined you were to have dinner ready. I would have just given up and order take out. Great Job! Really looks Delicious.
Tracy | Baking Mischief says
That is certainly an exciting way to create a recipe. 😉 Looks fantastic. I’m a big fan of creamy chicken, and served over egg noodles? Yum!
Kim @ Three Olives Branch says
Yum! I love my slow cooker, they are so convenient. Looks good!
Camilla says
I know my daughter in particular would love this as I make a Cheesy Tuna Pasta with condensed soup that she loves – great story of your morning rush:-)
Lisa | Garlic + Zest says
You are too funny – I can just picture you scurrying around the kitchen prepping dinner while you’re trying to rush out the door! I don’t have that iron-chef determination. I probably would have pan seared the chicken with some veg when I got home — and poured a big glass of wine! Kudos to you!
Leslie says
Was the chicken frozen or thawed when you put it in the crock pot? I would love to try this! It looks delicious!
Leslie says
Nevermind, I just saw the other comment about this. Can I thaw it in the microwave first? Or should it be done in the refrigerator?
Dan from Platter Talk says
Hi Leslie, Thanks for the comments and questions. You can thaw your chicken in either the microwave or the refrigerator. If you use the microwave, use caution to ensure that it is thawed evenly and not part-thawed and part-nuked. Although either method works, we suggest thawing it in the refrigerator to ensure that it is completely and evenly thawed. We know you will enjoy this meal, please let us know how it turns out!
Patty Haxton Anderson says
Thank you for linking this up at the LET’S GET REAL WEEKLY LINK PARTY #129. Pinned, tweeted and Facebook shared. Be sure to visit next Thursday and link up your fabulous creations!
Jessy says
How long do I cook it if my chicken is frozen? Will it all work?
Dan from Platter Talk says
Never attempt to cook frozen chicken without completely thawing it (in the refrigerator) first. Doing so presents a significant risk of acquiring a serious food borne illness.
The Food Hunter says
sharing this with a friend…they will love it
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
This looks wonderful! Perfect comfort meal! Thanks for sharing it with us at Foodie Fridays! I’m pinning it and sharing it on my Facebook page too!
Sinea Pies says
Hey guys, guess what? This post was one of the most viewed on my 100th blog hop last week. We’re taking the Thanksgiving holiday off to be with family. You will be featured the next time we get together which starts at 7pm ET Tuesday Dec 2. Hope to see you there!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks so much. Yes, this could be called Slow Cooker Dreamy Chicken, and I’m not kidding. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your family.
Lou Lou Girls says
Hello gentlemen! I’m licking my lips right now, it looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Sunday~Lou Lou Girls
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day Looks great Dan! All blog comments appreciated and sharing is caring today!
Cheers! Joanne @ What’s On The List #SayGdayParty pinned
Wendi Spraker says
This looks SO GOOD! Thanks for sharing! (Found you from link party – creating my way to success)
Cathy says
I can relate to this – it’s how I cook most days. Love the recipe looks simply delicious and can’t wait to try. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Mary Bostow says
You did that in 8 minutes? I need you to come visit me!! It looks delicious!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Mary,
It’s all part of feeding six boy, 2 dogs, and a husband! Thank so much for the comments.
Teresa says
Thanks for linking my recipe, guys. I think I’m going to pin your chicken recipe it looks delicious.
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for hosting!
Aunt Bee says
I don’t know how I missed this hilarious post and delicious recipe! I am ALL about my slow cooker for busy days! Love this!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks Brandi. I love our slow cooker too. Makes life a little easier to know that you will have a great dinner waiting for you when you get home from work. -Scott
Brooks Walker says
Scott, you’ve earned the World Cup with this champion dish. Your words articulated all too well the reality of getting it all done, reminding me of some of my “under the gun” meals. No better a feeling, though, to know when it’s all said and done, the dish is a keeper. Cheers!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks for your kind words Brooks!
foody schmoody says
I’ve had many of those “oh no what am I going to make” days. You can never go wrong w/ a can of “cream of” and a crockpot! Great job pulling this one together!!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Such a great comment; so true!! Thanks for stopping by!
Lori Vachon says
You know we love our slow cookers at Who Needs A Cape? so this is a total winner in my book!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Thanks for stopping by Lori. I hope that you share this recipe and give it a try. It was delicious. The kids asked for seconds, until it was all gone.
Meal Plannin Maven says
Scott, I know my kids and grandkids would love this dish! My daughter works insane hours while trying to raise 2 young daughters and therefore needs to rely on easy crockpot dishes like this one. I will be sharing your recipe with her for sure!
Scott from Platter Talk says
Hopefully this will make your daughter’s morning a little easier when trying to get out of the house. Thanks for the comment.
Nicole Neverman says
Absolutely love this!! Sounds like you really pulled off a winner here too. I LOVE the combination of cream of chicken soup, cheese, and sour cream, yum! I will have to make this 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the comments, Nicole; I really enjoyed this and I didn’t even have to make it!
Kitchen Riffs says
Very creative! And it looks awfully good. Dinners you make up on the spot are often the best, aren’t they?
Scott from Platter Talk says
I agree. Sometimes you just need to go with it and see what happens. This one is a keeper.
patricia says
Two thumbs up!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Thanks for the endorsement; we’re so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Erica S (EricasRecipes.com) says
OMGosh I have so done this and I think the best recipes come from throwing stuff together and seeing what happens …and cream of chicken soup with sour cream DOES make a fabulous sauce for chicken. Great recipe!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Erica, Too funny; really – this shows how common this is among busy parents! So great to read your comments, we are in love with your work, btw!
Patty Anderson says
I laughed the whole way through this post! Very entertaining and I really love the meal. I give you a high five Scott!
Dan from Platter Talk says
I’m with you on all of this, Patty! Thanks for your great comments and all of your support – we appreciate it all.