Description

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms recipe offers a comforting and rich dish featuring tender chicken thighs slow-cooked with fresh mushrooms, red bell peppers, spinach, and a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for a hassle-free, nutritious dinner, this meal combines savory flavors and a velvety texture that warms the soul with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Vegetables

1 large onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
2 large red bell peppers (sliced)
4 cups fresh spinach

Liquids and Thickener

2 cups chicken broth
1½ cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Garnish

2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

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Instructions

Season and Brown Chicken: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to the skillet and brown the chicken thighs on both sides until they develop a golden crust, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Cook Vegetables: Add the sliced mushrooms, red bell pepper strips, and fresh spinach to the skillet. Sauté until the mushrooms are golden and the spinach has wilted, approximately 4-5 minutes.
Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed onion, garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers, and spinach mixture into the slow cooker on top of the browned chicken thighs.
Prepare Creamy Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, and all-purpose flour until smooth and well combined. Pour this creamy mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
Finish and Garnish: When ready, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle the fresh chopped parsley over the dish before serving for a bright finish.

Notes

This recipe is ideal for a family-friendly meal that requires minimal active cooking time while delivering rich flavors and a creamy texture.
Using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ensures the meat stays juicy and flavorful throughout the slow cooking process.
For a thicker sauce, you can whisk in a little more flour or reduce the cooking liquids before adding them to the slow cooker.
Feel free to swap spinach with kale or other leafy greens if desired.
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 662 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 871 mg
Fat: 55 g
Saturated Fat: 26 g
Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 214 mg