Our Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe is essentially a dump dinner that takes almost no time to prepare and pleases even the pickiest eater in the family. Some of the best and easiest recipes are made in the slow cooker, and this crockpot creamy chicken is definitely one of them. This recipe is a great spin on a classic chicken dinner and tastes delightfully creamy and cheesy.

Easy Chicken Dinner Made in Crockpot

Even my kids love this meal, and getting them to try new things can be very hard. Plus, you can always let them help you prepare it! Cooking with your little ones can be such a blast. Set-and-forget meals are always perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends.

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The best part about slow-cooked meals is that they make your house smell so good. The cheese and garlic aroma that comes from this dish is mouth watering. There’s also something so comforting about this meal. It’s perfect to share with family and friends, and it’s so versatile. You can make whatever side dish with it you like including pasta or mashed potatoes, making it different each time.

How to Make Creamy Slow-Cooker Chicken

Even though this meal takes around 6 hours to cook, you don’t have to spend hours in your kitchen. Once you have all the ingredients measured out, you add them straight to your slow cooker – so easy! The only other step is removing the chicken to shred it, but other than that, it takes minutes to get it going.

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Ingredients Needed to Make Creamy Slow-Cooker Chicken

• Boneless skinless chicken breast – You can substitute chicken thighs here but I find chicken breast much easier to shred.
• Italian seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cream of chicken soup
• Milk
• Cream cheese

Instructions for Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken

Step 1

Make sure you line your slow cooker with a disposable liner or spray it generously with non-stick cooking spray. You don’t want any of this delicious meal to get stuck to the bottom.

Step 2

Layer your chicken breasts at the bottom of the pot.

Step 3

Sprinkle all of your seasonings on top, including the salt and pepper.

Step 4

Next is the cream of chicken soup and the milk. Whisk them together before pouring over the seasoned chicken.

Step 5

Cut your cream cheese into cubes so it can be easily distributed over the chicken and soup mixture.

Tip: Since it isn’t going to be mixed together at this point, your cream cheese doesn’t have to be at room temperature.

Step 6

Put on the cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3 hours (if you just can”t wait). Make sure you check your chicken before pulling it. It needs to reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F. Safety first!

Step 7

Remove the chicken and use two forks to shred it.

Tip: If I want a shortcut, I put the chicken in a bowl and use a hand mixer. Your chicken will be shredded and ready to go in less than 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add your shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and mix all of the ingredients until thoroughly combined.

Step 9

Serve with your favorite side dish. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. They should last up to 4 days.

Our Finished Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe and Suggestions

The finished chicken crockpot meal is so irresistibly creamy and cheesy.

Want to know the best part?

You can change it up slightly to make it your own or turn it into another quick dinner.

Suggested Variations for Creamy Chicken Recipe

• If you want to change up the flavors, try cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken.
• You can even substitute the cream cheese for some homemade or store-bought alfredo sauce.
• Add broccoli or fresh spinach for some veggies!