2-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken with Cream of Chicken Soup

crock pot chicken cooked in creamy soup with peas, roasted carrots and pickles on white plate

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4.75 from 4 votes

2-Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken with Cream of Chicken Soup

Here's a super easy chicken recipe that requires just two ingredients: chicken and cream of chicken soup.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time5 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy crockpot chicken, creamy slow cooker chicken, crock pot chicken and cream of chicken soup

Servings:

Author: MARTHA MCKINNON | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

6-Quart Slow Cooker (4-6-quart should work fine)

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup (I used 98% fat free)

Instructions

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper if desired. Place chicken in the slow cooker. (I used my 6-quart slow cooker for this recipe but a 4-quart to 6-quart should work fine.)
Stir the cream of chicken soup and spread it over the chicken thighs.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 - 6 hours. or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. My chicken was perfectly tender in 5 hours on LOW. The time will vary depending on both the size of your chicken pieces and the size of your slow cooker. Also some slow cookers cook "hotter" than others.

Notes

Servings: 9

WW Points: 1

Serving Size: 3.3 ounces of chicken and 1/2 cup sauce/gravy.

Breasts: 185 calories, 28.6g protein, 1.5g fat, 2.4g carbs, 0g fiber

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I prefer to use boneless, skinless, chicken thighs in the slow cooker because they are more tender and flavorful. They are also less likely to get dry and overcooked. Breasts are fine. Just be careful not to overcook them or they can turn dry and stringy.

Variations and Substitutions

Herbs and Spices: Though I like the straightforward simplicity of this recipe. There are lots of things you could add such as granulated garlic, onion powder, dried onion flakes, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, and paprika would all work well.

Diced Tomatoes: Adding diced tomatoes or even a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies can add a bit of tanginess and depth to the dish. Chopped sun-dried tomatoes would also be nice.

Vegetables: Toss in some veggies like diced carrots, celery, onions, and bell peppers for added nutrition and texture if you are feeling ambitious.

Frozen Peas or Mixed Vegetables: Stir in some frozen peas/mixed vegetables towards the end of cooking for a pop of color and a touch of sweetness.

Half Batch: You could cut this recipe in half using 1.25 - 1.5 pounds of chicken and 1 can of soup for 4 to 5 servings. You would want to use a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker for this amount to prevent it from cooking too fast.

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