Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Move over beef -- chicken is in the house. This great weeknight meal takes less than 15 minutes to prep, then the slow cooker does the rest.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • One 1-ounce package dry onion soup mix
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms

    quartered

  • 6 boneless

    skinless chicken thighs, about 1 3/4 pounds

  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 4 tablespoons butter

    cut into pieces

  • 4 ounces cream cheese

    at room temperature

  • Chopped fresh parsley

    for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk together the broth, flour, tomato paste, onion soup mix, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Add to a 6-quart slow cooker and top with the mushrooms and chicken. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.

  2. 2

    When ready to serve, bring a large pot of water to a boil; salt the water generously. Add the noodles and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Drain and toss in a large bowl with the butter until the butter is melted and the noodles are completely coated.

  3. 3

    Transfer the chicken to a small bowl and shred with 2 forks. Whisk the cream cheese into the sauce until completely incorporated; stir in the chicken and noodles. Top with parsley before serving.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

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About this Recipe

Craving the creamy comfort of stroganoff but want a fresh spin? This Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff brings all the rich, savory flavors you love, making it a perfect easy weeknight meal.

With less than 15 minutes of hands-on prep, this recipe lets your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting, transforming simple ingredients into a tender, flavorful dish. The combination of succulent chicken thighs, earthy mushrooms, and a velvety sauce makes for an incredibly satisfying dinner.

Prepare for a deeply savory and wonderfully creamy experience. The boneless, skinless chicken thighs become incredibly tender, practically melting into a rich sauce infused with the subtle tang of tomato paste and the savory depth of dry onion soup mix. Quartered button mushrooms add another layer of flavor and texture, all perfectly coating classic egg noodles for a truly comforting bowl.

While boneless, skinless chicken thighs ensure tender results, you can adapt this recipe to your preferences. Feel free to add more button mushrooms if you love their earthy flavor, or swap them for a different variety like cremini mushrooms for a deeper taste. The base of chicken broth, flour, tomato paste, and dry onion soup mix is quite versatile.

This comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff is ideal for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed gathering with friends. Serve it hot over a bed of al dente egg noodles, garnished with a generous sprinkle of fresh parsley for a touch of bright color and herbaceousness.

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