Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff with Spinach
Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff with Spinach is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken simmered in a luscious creamy sauce, complemented by vibrant spinach. This easy-to-prepare recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, allowing you to set it and forget it as it cooks to perfection in your slow cooker. The rich flavors of cream cheese and Dijon mustard create a delightful sauce that pairs beautifully with noodles or your preferred grain. Best of all, leftovers taste even better the next day, making this dish a must-try for any home cook.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Cooked egg noodles or pasta of choice
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the onion finely.
- In your slow cooker, combine the chicken, onion, and garlic.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-7 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Stir in spinach 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve over cooked egg noodles or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg