This 5-ingredient Cream of Mushroom Chicken serves up a rich and creamy chicken dinner… with hardly any effort! Tonight we’ll sit back, relax, and let our crockpot do the work for us! Just 5 minutes of prep and dinner is done!

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Cream of Mushroom Chicken

There’s no need to wonder what’s for dinner… I have just the thing!

This glorious Crockpot Cream of Mushroom Chicken Recipe is rich and creamy and totally irresistible!

Aimee writes: "A family favorite we'll have regularly.  We love it served over rice."

This heavenly chicken dinner is loaded with tender mushrooms, a savory sauce, and the bold crunch of French fried onions.

It’s the perfect cozy dinner to warm you up on a chilly evening!

No need to fuss over dinner tonight.  Just let your slow cooker create some creamy mushroom satisfaction for you!

You know that dinner is going be easy when you only need 5 Ingredients and your slow cooker!

Trust me… this recipe for cream of mushroom chicken creates a serious comfort food dinner, the easy way!  Simply serve it up with some salad and side of rice, and dinner is done!

Then, enjoy even more dreamy comfort food when you try this heavenly Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff!

Now let’s get this Creamy Chicken and Mushroom dinner started, shall we?

Here’s what you’ll need…

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Cream of Mushroom Chicken ingredients including mushrooms, onion soup mix, and French fried onions.

Ingredients

You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Crock Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken.

Add the following to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…

  • Chicken – fresh or thawed
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • Canned Mushroom Pieces
  • Dry Onion Soup Mix
  • French Fried Onions – to give the perfect savory crunch with every bite!

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crockpot to get the job done.

That’s it. It takes just 5 simple ingredients to create this totally divine chicken dinner!

Chicken breasts in a slow cooker.

How To Make Cream of Mushroom Chicken in the Crockpot

It’s actually SO easy to make this pleasurable chicken and mushroom recipe in your slow cooker.

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Cook your chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.

2. Mix up your sauce in a mixing bowl, then pour the sauce over your chicken.

3. Continue cooking until done.

4. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last delicious bite!

That’s it…

Just a few simple steps and you’re done!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Chicken covered in a white sauce in a slow cooker.

Storage Tip

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal!

What To Serve With Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Finish off your dinner the right way!

Create a dinner your family won’t forget when you serve up your delightfully creamy mushroom chicken alongside some of these delicious dinner sides

Three breasts of Cream of Mushroom Chicken on a blue platter.

Cream of Mushroom Chicken Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Slow Cooker Cream of Mushroom Chicken Recipe…

Pat writes: “This is such a great weeknight dinner.”

Kim writes: “So yummy!!”

Ryan writes: “So much yummy flavor in one dish.”

Mandy writes: “Easy and yummy.”

Aimee writes: “A family favorite we’ll have regularly.  We love it served over rice.”


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Cream of Mushroom Chicken

This 5-ingredient Cream of Mushroom Chicken serves up a rich and creamy chicken dinner... with hardly any effort! Tonight we'll sit back, relax, and let our crockpot do the work for us! Just 5 minutes of prep and dinner is done!
Servings: 4
Blue platter of cream of mushroom chicken.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts , (fresh or thawed)
  • 21 ounces Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup, (2 cans, 10.5 ounces each)
  • 14 ounces Mushrooms Pieces Drained
  • 1 ounce Lipton Dry Onion Soup Mix packet
  • ½ cup French Fried Onions

Instructions 

  • Cook Chicken in Crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours (covered)
  • After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from crockpot and discard.
  • Mix together drained Mushrooms, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Onion Soup Mix, and French Fried Onions.
  • Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes (covered), or until done.

Notes

  • For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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32 Comments

  1. Fabglam says:

    Thankyou so much for this!

    1. Heidi Miller says:

      You’re very welcome!!

  2. Raymund says:

    5 stars
    This Crockpot Cream of Mushroom Chicken sounds like the ultimate comfort food with minimal effort! Only five ingredients and a slow cooker, perfect for busy days when you still want something hearty and flavorful. Definitely an easy weeknight winner!

    1. Heidi says:

      I agree. It’s the perfect easy dinner for a busy weeknight!

  3. CoCo says:

    Another easy meal idea, Heidi, thank you! Any time we’re in a pinch I go through your recipes and they help so much. I love anything with mushrooms so I’m excited to try this. It looks delicious! Hugs, CoCo

    1. Heidi says:

      It really is easy to plan ahead when you only need 5 ingredients to make this chicken dinner!

  4. Healthy World Cuisine says:

    5 stars
    You are reading our mind! Needed a quick and easy dinner recipe to throw in the crock pot before work and this was so easy to do. Not only this one but so little crock pot wonders from your website, it is hard to chose. Wishing your family a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

    1. Heidi says:

      Thank you so much. I hope you had a fabulous Christmas as well!!

  5. Judee says:

    These recipes are great especially around the holidays when everyone needs more time.. Great idea in the crock pot..

    1. Heidi says:

      It really does make for such a festive dish!

  6. Michelle says:

    5 stars
    Love how simple, yet delicious this cream of mushroom chicken recipe is! Throw everything in the slow cooker, and let it do it’s thing! Perfect for hectic days/nights! Happy holidays, Heidi!

    1. Heidi says:

      The slow cooker really makes it so easy!