Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken

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Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Chicken

Tender, flour-coated chicken slowly cooked in a rich, savory sauce. Minimal prep, big comfort-food payoff.

Ingredients (Only 5 Total)

  1. 2–2½ lbs chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or bone-in breasts)

  2. ½ cup all-purpose flour

  3. 1 packet dry onion soup mix

  4. 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

  5. ¾ cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Coat the chicken
    Lightly coat each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off excess.

  2. Layer in the slow cooker
    Place floured chicken in the slow cooker.

  3. Mix the sauce
    In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, onion soup mix, and chicken broth.

  4. Pour & cook
    Pour sauce over the chicken.

    • Cook LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

  5. Serve
    Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and serve hot.

Description

This dish delivers fall-apart tender chicken with a thick, savory gravy—perfect for busy days when you want comfort food without hovering over the stove. The flour helps thicken the sauce naturally while the onion soup mix adds deep flavor with zero effort.

Tips & Variations

  • Extra crispy skin? Remove skin before cooking, then broil chicken for 3–5 minutes after.

  • Add veggies: Toss in carrots, mushrooms, or baby potatoes.

  • Thicker sauce: Remove lid for the last 30 minutes.

  • Herb upgrade: Add ½ tsp thyme or rosemary.

  • Low-sodium option: Use low-sodium soup and broth.

Servings

  • Serves 4–6 people

Estimated Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~420

  • Protein: 32g

  • Fat: 24g

  • Carbs: 18g

  • Sodium: ~850mg

(Estimates vary based on chicken cut and brands used)

Benefits

  • ✔ Minimal prep

  • ✔ Budget-friendly

  • ✔ High protein

  • ✔ Comfort food classic

  • ✔ Great for meal prep

Q & A

Q: Can I use boneless chicken?
Yes! Reduce cook time by about 1 hour on LOW.

Q: Can I freeze leftovers?
Absolutely. Freeze up to 2 months in airtight containers.

Q: What goes best with this?
Mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or buttery biscuits.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Use a dairy-free cream soup alternative and broth.

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