Crock Pot Smothered Chicken
Slow cooker smothered chicken is a creamy and flavorful dump and go or set and forget it meal. Make this easy recipe in the Crock Pot and enjoy on noodles, rice, or potatoes!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs ((4-6 bone in or boneless thighs))
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp Lawry's or your favorite seasoning
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 4 stalks kale, sliced into thin ribbons (approx. 2 cups)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced ((optional))
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
Directions
- 1
Mix flour and seasoning. Dredge chicken thighs in flour mixture. Place chicken on the bottom of the slow cooker, cover with onions and mushrooms.
- 2
Add the chicken broth and top with sliced kale. Cook for 6 hours on low, or 3 hours on high.
- 3
The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165º. (Boneless chicken thighs may be fully cooked in as early as 2 hours on a high setting). Remove the chicken to a plate.
- 4
In a small bowl, stir milk and corn starch together until smooth. To speed up the thickening process, microwave mixture for 30 to 45 seconds before adding to slow cooker.
- 5
Add cream mixture to the crock pot, stir until well mixed and smooth. Return chicken to slow cooker and dip in the sauce. Spoon the kale and creamy sauce over chicken when serving.