Some recipes just feel like home—and this Retro Cream Chicken is one of them. It’s the kind of dish that showed up at family dinners decades ago: simple ingredients, big flavor, and that creamy, cozy sauce everyone loves.
With just five ingredients and your slow cooker doing all the work, you’ll end up with tender, juicy chicken in a rich, comforting gravy that practically begs to be spooned over mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits.
Let’s bring this classic back to life.
🛒 Ingredients (Only 5!)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- ½ cup chicken broth
👩🍳 How to Make Slow Cooker Cream Chicken
This is as easy as it gets—perfect for busy days.
1. Add Chicken to Slow Cooker
Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom.
2. Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine:
- Cream of chicken soup
- Sour cream
- Onion soup mix
- Chicken broth
Stir until smooth.
3. Pour & Cover
Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, making sure everything is well coated.
4. Cook Low and Slow
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Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours
or - HIGH for 3–4 hours
The chicken should be tender and easy to shred.
5. Shred or Serve Whole
