Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Chicken Thighs

Prep: 5 minutes

 Cook: 4–6 hours

 Servings: 4

 Ingredients (ONLY 4 MAIN INGREDIENTS)

1. Chicken thighs – 2 lb (bone-in or boneless, skinless preferred)
2. Canned tomato soup – 2 cans (10.5 oz / 300 g each)
3. Heavy cream – 1 cup
   • substitute: half-and-half or evaporated milk
4. Dry onion soup mix – 1 packet

Optional (but recommended)

• ½ tsp black pepper
• Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)

 Instructions

1. Prepare the slow cooker
   Lightly grease the inside or use a liner.
2. Add chicken
   Place chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom.
3. Mix the sauce
   In a bowl, stir together:
   • Canned tomato soup
   • Heavy cream
   • Onion soup mix
4. Pour & coat
   Pour sauce evenly over the chicken. Make sure all pieces are covered.
5. Cook
   • LOW: 5–6 hours (best texture)
   • HIGH: 3–4 hours
6. Finish
   • Taste and adjust salt/pepper
   • Garnish with fresh herbs

 How to Serve

• Over mashed potatoes
• With steamed rice or buttered noodles
• Alongside crusty bread or garlic toast
• Low-carb: serve with cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles

 Nutrition Info (Per Serving – Approx.)

• Calories: 430–460 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Fat: 30 g
• Carbs: 10–12 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 6 g

(Values vary by brand)

 Q & A

Q: Can I use chicken breast instead?

Yes, but cook on LOW only and reduce time to 4–5 hours to avoid dryness.

Q: Is this freezer-friendly?

✔ Yes. Freeze cooked chicken with sauce for up to 2 months.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes—replace cream with coconut cream (slightly sweeter).

Q: Too acidic?

Add ½ tsp sugar or honey to balance tomato acidity.

Q: Can I add vegetables?

Absolutely:

• Mushrooms
• Bell peppers
• Spinach (add last 30 minutes)

 Why This Recipe Works

• Tomato soup = instant depth
• Onion soup mix = seasoning shortcut
• Slow cooker = fall-apart chicken every time

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Sara Mitchell

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