Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff with Spinach
Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff with Spinach is a hearty and comforting dish that transforms tender chicken into a rich, creamy delight. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe comes together effortlessly in the slow cooker. Featuring a luscious sauce made from cream cheese and chicken broth, it’s complemented by vibrant spinach that adds both color and nutrition. Serve it over your favorite pasta or rice, and watch as it quickly becomes a family favorite. Enjoy this easy-to-make dish that’s packed with flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- 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 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Cooked egg noodles or pasta of choice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Layer the chicken at the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the onion and garlic on top.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6-7 hours or high for about 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in baby spinach during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Serve over cooked egg noodles or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg