Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushrooms with Artichoke

Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushrooms is a delicious dish that includes artichoke for extra nutrition. This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes, because you can just throw everything in and let it go!

As easy as it is tasty, this dish is creamy and hearty and perfect for any crowd. Serve it over top of rice or your favorite pasta for a filling and complete meal.

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• 💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe
• 🧂 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• ❔ FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 💡 Substitutions and Variations
• 🔊 What readers are saying...
• 🥫 Storage and Reheating
• 🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
• ✔️ More Slow Cooker Recipes You'll Love
• 📋 Recipe Card
• 💬 Reviews and Comments

💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe

I love, love, LOVE my slow cooker! The best slow cooker recipes are the ones where you just throw everything in, set it, and forget it. This crock pot chicken mushroom recipe is one of those. It is super-easy, and super-tasty!

Crock pot recipes are great for feeding a crowd, too, because they free up your time and your oven for the other dishes you need to prepare. This dish is guaranteed hit with friends, family, and guests!

And if you love the combo of chicken and artichoke, you should also try my Boneless Chicken Thighs with Jalapeno Artichoke Topping for a hearty dinner with a bit of a kick!

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• cream of chicken soup - provides a rich and creamy base for the sauce.
• chicken broth - adds additional flavor and prevents the dish from getting too heavy.
• seasonings - I used a simple blend of salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
• chicken breasts - boneless and skinless chicken breasts work best here.
• artichoke hearts - these slightly earthy and tender veggies pair perfectly with juicy chicken.
• sliced mushrooms - I like to buy mushrooms pre-sliced to cut down on prep time!
• flour - this will help thicken up the sauce.
• spinach - provides some additional nutrition!

🔪 Instructions

❔ FAQs

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• Use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• The flour slurry (or also a corn starch slurry) are completely optional but will result in a luscious and thick sauce.
• Use either canned or frozen artichoke hearts.
• This recipe can also be made with boneless skinless chicken thighs, but be aware that they typically take a bit longer to cook than chicken breasts.

📌 Make this super tasty crock pot chicken mushroom recipe for a hearty and filling dinner that you can prepare in the morning and serve in a snap when dinner rolls around!

💡 Substitutions and Variations

• Add a splash of cream, whole milk, or coconut milk for a creamier result.
• Mix in herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano for some extra flavor. Italian seasoning also works!
• Substitute some of the broth for white cooking wine for a bit of a different flavor profile.
• If you find this dish a bit on the heavy side, add some orange juice, lemon juice, or any citrus zest to lighten it up a bit.
• Red pepper flakes and/or hot sauce can be included for a slight spicy kick.
• For toppings, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, Parmesan cheese, or freshly crumbled feta.

🥫 Storage and Reheating

Keep cooled slow cooker chicken and mushrooms leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze your chicken and mushrooms for several months. Allow frozen leftovers to thaw in the fridge before reheating.

To reheat, return the chicken to the slow cooker with a bit of liquid (chicken stock, water, white wine, etc) and cook on low until heated through. You can also pop a serving or two in the microwave if you need it warm quicker.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

Though it's great on its own, this cream of mushroom chicken recipe is also fantastic over rice or your choice of pasta! You can also pair your main course with a Chickpea Pasta Salad, these Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, or a bowl of comforting Roasted Red Pepper Soup.

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Update Notes: This post was originally published in December 2013, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in January 2024.