Best 8 Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken Recipes

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Slow cooker smothered chicken is comfort food at its finest, featuring tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce. Whether you prefer a classic Southern smothered chicken rendition with vegetables or a bolder, spicier version inspired by international cuisine, there's a recipe out there to satisfy every palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the world of slow cooker smothered chicken, discovering a delightful array of recipes that will elevate your weeknight dinners or special occasion gatherings.

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CROCK POT SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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My Mom used to make this all the time in the oven. However I have changed it to lower the fat content and tried it in my crock pot. It worked out wonderful and I wanted to share.

Provided by Braunda

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 6h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 pieces chicken (I use Legs & Thighs, Skinned and all visible fat removed)
2 tablespoons flour
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can milk (use soup can)
salt
pepper
garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place Chicken in Crockpot, Season (to taste).
  • Sprinkle Flour on Chicken.
  • Mix Soup and Milk (till creamy).
  • Pour over Chicken.
  • Cover.
  • Cook for 4-6 Hours.
  • Nice Gravy can be used over Potatoes, Rice or Pasta.

SOUL SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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You can't just go to any restaurant and get smothered chicken like you would if you went down to the urban neighborhoods in Houston. This meal of browned chicken in a savory chicken gravy sauce is best when served over a bed of white rice.

Provided by Veronica Rockett

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups chopped carrots
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge in 3/4 cup flour, place in the skillet, and brown on all sides. Set chicken aside, and drain skillet, reserving about 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, and stir in onions, celery, garlic, and carrots. Cook 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in the flour, and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in the chicken broth, season with cayenne pepper, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and continue cooking 30 minutes, until chicken juices run clear and gravy has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1471.3 mg, Sugar 5 g

SMOTHERED HOME-STYLE CHICKEN



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I like to serve this fantastic family-style chicken over aromatic basmati rice sauteed in butter for about a minute, then cooked in chicken stock and water. -Billy Hensley, Temperance, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
5 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup chicken broth
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning and pepper. Add chicken thighs, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil in batches. Remove and keep warm., In same skillet, saute carrots, onion and green pepper in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in soup and broth., Return chicken to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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Creamy, bacon-flecked and savory, this slow cooker version of a Southern classic chicken dish may be the definition of comfort food.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 oz sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook and stir until browned. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to slow cooker. Drain all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; add chicken thighs to skillet. Cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to slow cooker. Add mushrooms to skillet; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Reduce heat of skillet to medium; add oil and onion. Cook and stir about 4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Transfer to slow cooker. Add condensed soup to slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 hours or until chicken is tender. Add whipping cream; stir to combine. Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until hot. Serve with angel hair pasta, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CROCK POT SMOTHERED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Crock Pot Smothered Chicken and Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rhonda O

Categories     Chicken

Time 7h

Yield 6 you decide

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
3/4 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place vegetables in the bottom of slow cooker.
  • Top with chicken.
  • Add soup and broth.
  • (No need to mix).
  • Cover and cook for 4 to 6 hours on low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 570.4, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 19.4

SMOTHERED CHICKEN



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You can't go wrong when serving this speedy skillet creation. Top tender chicken breasts with mushrooms, bacon, green onions and cheese for a swift and savory sensation that's sure to become a family favorite. -Penny Walton, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
4 green onions, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and chopped

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, cook chicken in remaining oil until bottom is browned, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken; top with mushrooms and remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH BACON



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Bring out the flavors of onions and center cut bacon with our savory Slow-Cooker Smothered Chicken recipe. This Slow-Cooker Smothered Chicken is served on top of tasty egg noodles for an extra dose of deliciousness. Plus, using the slow-cooker means it's super simple to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 onions, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp. pepper
1-1/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (2-1/2 lb.)
4 cups egg noodles, uncooked
1 tub (7.5 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook 15 to 18 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally and adding flour, pepper and half the bacon to skillet for the last minute. Whisk in broth until blended. (Onion mixture will be thick.)
  • Add chicken to slow cooker; cover with onion mixture. Cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 3 hours). About 15 min. before ready to serve, cook noodles as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain noodles; place on platter. Top with chicken, reserving onion mixture in slow cooker. Mix cream cheese spread, milk and garlic powder until blended. Add to onion mixture; mix well. Spoon over chicken; top with parsley and remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

SLOW COOKER BACON SMOTHERED CHICKEN RECIPE



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This creamy chicken is full of flavor and is even more delicious when served over warm egg noodles

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Main Course

Time 5h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion (diced)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 bacon strips (cooked and crumbled)
2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces cream cheese
4 cups egg noodles
1 Tablespoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Saute onions in a saucepan over medium heat until they are golden brown.
  • Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place chicken inside.
  • Sprinkle cooked bacon and onions over chicken.
  • Pour your chicken broth over top.
  • Cook on low 4-5 hours or on high 2 to 3 hours.
  • A few minutes before serving, add cream cheese to the slow cooker and stir until combined. Shred chicken and keep warm in slow cooker.
  • Cook egg noodles as directed on the package.
  • Serve chicken over egg noodles and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 697 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and texture.
  • Brown the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from drying out.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the finished dish.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to the slow cooker. This will help to make the dish more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Season the chicken and vegetables generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices to your taste.
  • Cook the chicken on low for 8-10 hours, or until it is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker smothered chicken is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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