Tender chicken drumsticks slow-cooked with mushrooms and onions in a rich, savory cream sauce. Comfort food made easy with simple ingredients and big flavor.
Description
This Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a hearty, homestyle meal featuring juicy drumsticks simmered with sliced mushrooms and diced onions. As it cooks, the flavors blend into a creamy, savory gravy that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
It’s a cozy, family-friendly dinner with minimal prep work.
Ingredients (Serves 4–5)
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
For the Cream Sauce:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional for extra richness)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
Optional:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (to thicken)
Instructions
Prepare the Base
- Place diced onions and mushrooms in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Lay drumsticks on top.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
Mix the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, broth, heavy cream, and minced garlic.
Cook
- Pour sauce over chicken.
- Add butter on top.
- Cook:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Chicken should reach 165°F internally.
Optional Thickening
- Remove chicken.
- Stir cornstarch slurry into sauce and cook on HIGH 10–15 minutes until thickened.
Serve
- Spoon mushroom gravy over drumsticks.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Servings
- Serves: 4–5
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Serving)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
(Varies by soup brand and cream added.)
Tips
Brown drumsticks first for deeper flavor Use fresh mushrooms for best texture Add baby potatoes for a full one-pot meal For lighter version, skip heavy cream Broil chicken 3–5 minutes after cooking for crispy skin
Notes
- Works well with bone-in thighs
- Sauce thickens more as it cools
- Great over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes
- Store leftovers 3–4 days refrigerated
Benefits
- High-protein meal
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- Easy slow cooker prep
- Comforting and filling
- Kid-friendly flavor
Q & A
Q: Can I use boneless chicken?
Yes — reduce cooking time slightly.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream soup and coconut cream.
Q: Can I add vegetables?
Yes — carrots or green beans work well.
Q: Why is my sauce thin?
Slow cookers create moisture. Use cornstarch slurry to thicken.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Yes — freeze up to 2 months (cream sauces may slightly change texture).