Crockpot Smothered Chicken

First published March 29, 2022. Last updated February 24, 2025 for better instructions, more information and editorial improvements.

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There are two kinds of people in this world: those who love Crockpot Smothered Chicken and those who haven’t tried it yet. If you’re looking for a dinner that practically cooks itself while you go about your day, congratulations—you’ve just found your new best friend.

This dish is all about juicy, fall-apart chicken drowning in a creamy, savory gravy that tastes like it took hours of effort (spoiler: it didn’t). Toss everything in the slow cooker, walk away, and come back to a meal that smells like Southern magic. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or straight from the spoon—no judgment here, y'all. If you love comfort food with zero stress, this one’s about to be on repeat.

🗝️ Key takeaways: why this recipe is your new favorite

Creamy, rich, ridiculously delicious…this is the recipe to keep in your back pocket for cozy weeknights, picky eaters, and days that just need gravy. Love this? Try this next: Baked Chicken & Gravy—because once you start smothering things in sauce, there’s no going back. 😘

🧾 Gather your ingredients: what you'll need

Try using skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for a different, less expensive option.

🔪 Step-by-step guide: instructions for success

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page. Click on the image to see it full size.

Place chicken breasts in the bottom, of the crock pot, and then top with the sliced onions. 

Mix together the cream of soups and the onion soup mix until smooth, then stir in the chicken broth. 

Spoon the soup mixture over the chicken. 

Top with the sliced mushrooms, and then cook on low heat for 8 hours.

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Crockpot Smothered Chicken Recipe

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Slow-cooker smothered chicken is fall apart tender with a creamy sauce that's pure goodness over rice or mashed potatoes. This is southern comfort food at its easiest!

Course Main Dish - Chicken

Cuisine American - Southern

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours hours

Total Time: 8 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings:6

Calories:310

Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, or thighs
• ▢ 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
• ▢ 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
• ▢ 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• ▢ 8 ounces onion, cut in half then sliced
• ▢ 1 ounce onion soup mix
• ▢ ½ cup chicken stock
• ▢ 1 teaspoon seasoning salt

Instructions

• Spray the inside of the crock with no stick spray.
• Lay the chicken in the bottom of the crock.
• Sprinkle with the seasoned salt.
• Cover with the onions.
• Mix the soups and the onion soup mix until smooth.
• Stir in the chicken stock.
• Spoon over the chicken.
• Top with sliced mushrooms.
• Set the crockpot on low and cook for 8 hours.

Notes

Storage:

This will keep in the fridge in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap for 3 or 4 days.

You can also freeze it for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees until heated through - or in the microwave until warm.

Tips:

Expert Tip: If you're using frozen chicken breasts there's no need to thaw first - just add an hour or so to the cooking time and make sure they are cooked to 165F when measured with an instant read thermometer.

• Make a thicker gravy by whisking together 2 tablespoons of flour with ¼ cup of cold water, and then adding it to the crock pot during the last hour of cooking.
• If you don't have any onion soup mix on hand, you can use ½ cup of chopped onion and 2 beef bouillon cubes.

You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1663mg | Potassium: 943mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

💭 Insider tips: things to know

1. Chicken broth can be used instead of chicken stock.
2. Make a thick gravy by whisking together 2 tablespoons of flour with ¼ cup of cold water, and then adding it to the crock pot during the last hour of cooking.
3. You can also double this recipe and freeze half for another time. Just place all of the ingredients in freezer bags, and then thaw and cook when you're ready to eat.
4. Fresh mushrooms really work best in this recipe. But, you can add drained canned mushrooms in a pinch.
5. If you don't have any onion soup mix on hand, you can use ½ cup of chopped onion and 2 beef bouillon cubes.
6. Mince a few cloves of garlic and add them to your soup mixture if you enjoy a rich garlic flavor.
7. I like to shred chicken and then serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, mashed cauliflower, or white rice for an easy, busy day meal.

📖 Make it your own: yummy variations

1. Add some green beans or carrots to the crock pot for a complete meal.
2. For a little extra flavor, you can add garlic powder, black pepper, or your favorite spices and herb seasonings to the chicken before cooking.
3. Add some cream cheese to the gravy for a richer flavor.
4. Creole seasoning would add a spicy and deep flavor to this crock pot chicken recipe.
5. You could also use white wine instead of part of the chicken broth.
6. Make your sauce extra creamy by using heavy cream instead of the chicken broth.
7. Add a nice tang to your sauce by adding a half cup of sour cream to your sauce to make an extra rich and delicious gravy.

👩‍🍳 Let's answer those questions: FAQs

Have other questions? Ask me in the comments!

📚 More Southern comfort: related recipes you'll love

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• Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup is packed with bold Southwestern flavors and so easy, it practically cooks itself. One bite, and your whole family will think you’re a kitchen genius (which, of course, you are).
• Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos are here to shake up Taco Tuesday with a zesty, slow-cooked twist! Juicy, flavorful, and just the right amount of seasoning, this easy recipe brings the party to your plate—no effort required.
• Crock pot chicken spaghetti is another family favorite!

🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with

These Copycat Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes are fluffy and taste delicious when you top them with this creamy chicken recipe.

This Cloverleaf Rolls recipe is your secret weapon when you need buttery, flaky bread to gracefully (or not-so-gracefully) sop up every last drop of that creamy gravy. Soft, golden, and dangerously addictive—consider yourself warned.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a family favorite dessert recipe that is absolutely the best way to end this comforting meal.

🍽️ No waste: creative ways to repurpose

• Add more chicken stock and turn it into a creamy, delicious soup.
• Mix in cooked macaroni or rice, top with swiss cheese (if desired) and/or breadcrumbs and bake for 30 minutes at 375 for a delicious casserole.

Y'all, I have to say this is one of my favorites. The gravy is so creamy, the chicken SO tender, and the flavor?

Well, it will take you back to your granny's country kitchen... even if you never had a granny with a country kitchen... It's just that good!

You can also make smothered chicken on top of the stove.

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