This slow cooker Amish chicken and mushrooms is the kind of comforting supper that feels like it came straight from a church potluck table, simple, filling, and wonderfully creamy. With just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients, the chicken cooks low and slow until it turns tender enough to cut with a fork, while the mushrooms and creamy soup blend into a rich sauce that tastes like you fussed far more than you did.
Serve this over hot mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy white rice so none of that creamy mushroom sauce goes to waste. For a balanced family meal, add green beans, sweet peas, roasted carrots, or a crisp side salad, and if you are feeding a bigger crowd, warm dinner rolls on the side make it feel extra special.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Amish Chicken and Mushrooms
Servings: 6
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired, then lay the chicken breasts in an even layer across the bottom.
2. Spoon the condensed cream of mushroom soup over the chicken, then sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly across the top.
3. Scatter the sliced mushrooms over everything, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and cooked through.
4. Once done, gently spoon some of the sauce and mushrooms over the chicken before serving. If you like a looser texture, stir the sauce lightly before plating.
Variations & Tips
For extra sauce: If your family loves plenty of gravy for noodles or potatoes, add a second can of cream of mushroom soup. This is especially nice when you want leftovers for lunch the next day.
Picky eater version: If someone at the table does not care for visible mushrooms, chop them very small before adding them so they melt more into the sauce as the chicken cooks.
Use chicken thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work beautifully here and stay especially juicy in the slow cooker. They are a great budget-friendly option for feeding a crowd.
Do not overcook: Slow cookers can vary quite a bit, so check the chicken on the early end of the time range if yours runs hot. The chicken should be tender and fully cooked, but still hold its shape when served.
Easy serving idea: For a true comfort-food plate, spoon this over buttered egg noodles and finish with a little chopped parsley if you want a touch of color on top.