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Crockpot Chicken Stroganoff Recipe - Cozy, Creamy, and Effortless

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces (optional for extra richness)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thicker sauce)
  • Cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prep the base: Add sliced onions and mushrooms to the bottom of your crockpot. Scatter the garlic on top.
  2. Season the chicken: Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Lay the pieces over the vegetables.
  3. Mix the liquids: In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Pour over the chicken. Dot with butter if using.
  4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or on High for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds.
  5. Shred the chicken: Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks, or cut into bite-size pieces. Return it to the crockpot.
  6. Add the creaminess: Stir in the cream cheese until mostly melted and smooth. Add the sour cream and mix well. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook on High for 10–15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until it reaches your desired consistency.
  7. Taste and adjust: Add more salt and pepper if needed. If the sauce tastes flat, a small splash of Worcestershire or a squeeze of lemon brightens it up.
  8. Serve: Spoon the stroganoff over warm egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley.