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17) Crockpot Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs about 6, trimmed
  • 10 oz sliced mushrooms button or cremini
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water slurry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Place chicken thighs in the crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add sliced mushrooms, onion, garlic, thyme, and Dijon on top.
  3. Pour chicken broth around (not directly over) the chicken to keep seasoning in place.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3.5 hours, until chicken is tender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, then whisk in the cornstarch slurry; cook on high 15–20 minutes to thicken.
  6. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.