There is something mighty comforting about a supper that asks very little of you and still tastes like it took all afternoon of loving care. This slow cooker 3-ingredient creamy pimento chicken leans on an old Southern favorite, pimento cheese, to make a rich, velvety sauce that turns plain chicken into a tender, spoonable main dish. It is the kind of practical recipe many grandmothers kept close: simple pantry ingredients, a dependable slow cooker, and a meal hearty enough to carry a family through a busy day.
This chicken is especially good served over hot rice, buttered egg noodles, creamy mashed potatoes, or even split biscuits to catch every bit of that cheesy sauce. For balance, set out a side of green beans, buttered corn, collard greens, or a crisp cucumber salad. If you are feeding a crowd, a skillet of cornbread and a dish of sliced tomatoes fit right in beside it.
Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Creamy Pimento Chicken
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 cups prepared pimento cheese
Directions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a black slow cooker in an even layer.
2. Spoon the cream of chicken soup over the chicken, then spread the pimento cheese on top as evenly as you can.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, until the chicken is very tender and cooked through.
4. Shred the chicken right in the slow cooker with two forks and stir it into the sauce until creamy and well combined. Serve hot.
Variations & Tips
Use chicken thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work beautifully here and stay especially juicy in the slow cooker. They also bring a deeper, richer flavor if that is what your family prefers.
Thin the sauce if needed: Pimento cheese can vary from one brand or homemade batch to the next. If the sauce seems thicker than you like after cooking, stir in a splash of milk or a little chicken broth until it loosens to the texture you want.
Make it stretch farther: This is a thrifty dish for feeding extra mouths. Spoon it over rice, noodles, toast, or baked potatoes to turn a simple pot of chicken into a full and satisfying supper.
Add a little extra flavor: Even though the beauty of this recipe is its simplicity, a pinch of black pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder can be added if you want a touch more seasoning without changing its easy nature.
Store and reheat gently: Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat over low heat on the stove or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring now and then so the cheese sauce stays smooth and creamy.