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This creamy crockpot chicken recipe is an easy slow cooker recipe that is also kid-friendly. Did I mention the prep time for this slow cooker dinner is 8 minutes? As a bonus, we show you how to convert this into a fast Instant Pot Creamy Chicken. (You can make it in the oven as well!)

Now let’s find out how to make this easy family dinner, time’s a-ticking’!

Slow cooker creamy chicken



Have you ever taken a scavenger hunt in your freezer? Dan did last night and found some frozen chicken tenderloins. He was nice enough to take them out and put them in the fridge. And behold, this easy crockpot recipe was born!

But, I did not discover this until 10 minutes before I left for work this morning. I’m always trying to make up new kid-friendly recipes. I wondered what sort of recipe I could make in less than 10 minutes before I left for work?

The end result is an amazing family dinner. Kids love this meal and adults love this meal. What other easy recipe could be better for a busy mom or dad?

What you need to make this

A crock-pot or slow cooker

Boneless skinless chicken

Cream of chicken soup

Water

Sour cream

Minced garlic

Sharp cheddar cheese

Onion powder

Bag of mixed frozen vegetables

Egg noodles

How to make it

Combine the soup, shredded cheese, sour cream, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and water, in a crock-pot. Add the boneless skinless breasts and turn your crock-pot on low. You may also use a pound of tenderloin. Stir in frozen veggies 30 minutes before serving. Serve over egg noodles Garnish and serve!

It’s hard to sneak healthy vegetables into kids’ food. The frozen veggies are a game-changer if you’re short on time.

Finally, this creamy crockpot chicken is an ideal choice if you want to contribute a meal to your local homeless shelter. We have more Ideas for Making Meals for the Homeless as well.

Kitchen tips

Set the slow cooker on low, when adding the ingredients.

Omit carrots and noodles to cut carbs.

Substitute chopped onions or dry onion soup mix for onion powder.

You can also use cream of mushroom soup.

Readers questions



Can I make this recipe in the oven?

Yes. Bake at 400° in a covered baking dish, such as a Dutch Oven.

Can I use frozen breasts for this?

We don’t recommend putting frozen poultry in a crockpot, although many people will do this.

Can I use mayonnaise instead of sour cream for this recipe?

Yes, but add it at the end, just prior to serving.

Does the poultry need to be cut up before placing it in the crock-pot?

No. You can use whole boneless skinless breasts for this crockpot recipe.

Can I make this recipe in the Instant Pot?

Yes, you can convert this into an instant pot recipe! Read on below.

Instant pot instructions



Use the same ingredients to make this instant pot recipe in about 30 minutes!

Place 1 to 2 lbs boneless skinless breasts in the instant pot.

Add 1 cup of broth. For frozen breasts, pressure cook on manual setting for 6 minutes. For thawed breasts, pressure cook on manual setting for 4 minutes. Do a natural release of 6 minutes for both frozen and thawed meat.

If using frozen vegetables, thaw them in a sink of warm water them to the instant pot.

Remove the poultry from the Instant Pot after a 6-minute natural release, tent with foil, and set aside, reserving liquid.

For the pasta, either prepare it according to the package instructions on the stovetop or in the instant pot. If using the Instant Pot for cooking the pasta, add 12 oz of pasta to the reserved liquid.

Add tap water to cover the pasta by 1/2 an inch. Pressure cook on manual setting for 2 minutes and use a quick release.

Stir in the cheese, vegetables, and sour cream and the cooked poultry to the Instant Pot and serve.

Adjust the flavors to your individual preference.

I used about 4 cups of shredded cheese in this version.

Instead of onion powder, I used a teaspoon of minced garlic.

I added a pinch of kosher salt.

Make it your own and use what you have on hand!

If you are new to Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Cooking, don’t fret! Here is an informative comparison between the Instant Pot and a Cosori Pressure Cooker.

Check out some of our other popular Slow Cooker Recipes for Kids:

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The best crockpot chicken Quick to put together, the great taste and memory of this creamy crockpot chicken will last a long, long time! This is one of the best kid-friendly recipes that our entire family loves. 4.54 from 126 votes Print Pin Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes Servings: 8 servings Calories: 360 kcal Author: Scott from Platter Talk Ingredients 1 lb Chicken tenderloins or boneless chicken breast

1 Family sized can of Cream of Chicken Soup

1 cup water or broth Optional in crock-pot version but not optional in Instant Pot Creamy Chicken version.

2/3 cup of sour cream

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Assorted vegetables for convenience I used a prepackaged bag with carrots, broccoli and cauliflower

salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp onion powder

12 oz. egg noodles for a side Instructions Combine in a crockpot cream of chicken soup, water, sour cream, minced garlic, cheese and salt and pepper.

Add chicken into sauce mixture, make certain to cover chicken with sauce.

Cover and turn crock pot on low. Cooking times will depend on how thick chicken is. Because I used chicken tenderloins which are thinner, chicken was done after 4 1/2 hours. If using a thicker chicken breast, continue in the crock pot until fully cooked.

Add the vegetables on top of sauce and then add salt, pepper, and onion powder to taste to the vegetables.

Before you are ready to serve, prepare egg noodle according to directions on bag.

Stir sauce in crock pot prior to serving.

Serve over egg noodles.

Enjoy. Video Notes Use white or dark meat for this crockpot chicken recipe. This recipe is oven-friendly; bake at 400°, covered for 30 minutes. Adding veggies at the end will make this less mushy! Use either cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup for this recipe. Consider substituting Lipton onion soup mix for the raw onion. To reduce the carbs in this recipe, omit the carrots. Nutrition Calories: 360 kcal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 21 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 95 mg | Sodium: 633 mg | Potassium: 390 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 365 IU | Vitamin C: 1.1 mg | Calcium: 103 mg | Iron: 1.9 mg