🍗 StoveTop / Crockpot Chicken
An easy, comforting chicken dish that works either on the stove or in a slow cooker — tender, flavorful, and perfect over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- 4 oz cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Black pepper, to taste
🥘 Crockpot Version
1️⃣ Layer Ingredients
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, broth, and onion soup mix.
- Pour mixture over chicken.
- Add cubed cream cheese on top (if using).
2️⃣ Cook
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
3️⃣ Shred & Serve
- Shred chicken with two forks and stir into sauce.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or with crusty bread.
🍳 StoveTop Version
1️⃣ Sear Chicken (Optional)
- In a large skillet, lightly brown chicken on both sides for extra flavor.
2️⃣ Simmer
- Mix soup, broth, and onion soup mix.
- Pour over chicken in skillet.
- Cover and simmer on low for 25–35 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
3️⃣ Finish
- Stir in cream cheese (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Shred or serve whole with sauce spooned over top.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Add Veggies: Mushrooms, carrots, or green beans cook well in the crockpot.
- Thicker Sauce: Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and stir in at the end.
- Herb Boost: Add thyme or parsley for freshness.
- Cheesy Version: Stir in shredded cheddar at the end.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- Low-sodium version
- Mushroom gravy variation
- Creamy ranch version
- One-pot chicken and rice version
Would you like it more gravy-style or extra creamy and thick?
