Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff with Spinach
Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff with Spinach is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for any family gathering or cozy weeknight dinner. This dish combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce featuring a blend of cream cheese and sour cream, enhanced by the aromatic flavors of garlic and onion. The addition of fresh baby spinach provides a nutritional boost without compromising the delightful taste. Simply toss everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you spend quality time with loved ones. Serve it over your favorite pasta or rice for a satisfying meal that everyone will cherish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 12 oz egg noodles or pasta of choice, cooked separately
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Layer the bottom of the slow cooker with chicken, then add onions, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes, stir in baby spinach until wilted.
- Shred chicken in the sauce using two forks before serving over cooked noodles or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg