SLOW COOKER GOLDEN MUSHROOM CHICKEN!! DUMP AND GO CROCK POT MEAL IDEA!!

The cooler weather is upon us in my neck of the woods and nothing beats a great slow cooker meal to welcome sweater weather! Today I am sharing a little something that falls into the "Dump and Go" recipe craze and sharing a distinct family favorite that we have been enjoying for years! Slow cooker golden mushroom chicken. This is super simple to throw together and perfect for a hearty, effortless evening meal, even on the busiest of days!

I love my slow cooker! I know many of you do as well and so many times I turn to it to cook dinner for my family when I know I am going to be busy and even when I am not. I use mine at least two times a week all year round. But in the warmer months I put it outside because it really does heat up the kitchen! In the cooler months it helps to keep my always cold kitchen warm and toasty.

This recipe is super simple and one that I have been enjoying nearly my entire life. It evolved from a stove top recipe that my mom used to make often then converted to an oven bake and now it is a slow cooker recipe. Heck you can even make this in your electric pressure cooker if you like. No matter how you make it, just make it because I know you will love it.

I do not often use canned "cream of" soups but I do use them from time to time and this recipe is one of those times. Campbell's golden mushroom soup is what makes the magic happen here. I understand that it supposed to be reminiscent of a "marsala" sauce. I don't know about that, but what I do know is that it is delicious and that there is not really any substitute for it. No shame in using a canned soup to get the job done and dinner on the table.

The whole idea of "dump and go" recipes is to use a protein, some veggies and some pantry stock to feed your family like royalty and this recipe fits the bill. Starting off with about 2 pounds of white meat chicken then adding in extra fresh mushrooms. I used about a pound of sliced Criminis but you can use what you like. Fresh or canned work here. If you don't like mushrooms you can leave out the extras but don't skip the soup. you won't notice the small amount of mushrooms in the sauce once this is done cooking. I also added a bag of baby cut carrots and then the saucy goodness.

The sauce is nothing more than two or three cans of golden mushroom soup. Campbell's is the only brand that offers this so you should have no problem finding it. However, big box stores don't carry it sometimes so check your local better grocer they will almost always have it! Stock up when it's on sale 4 for $5 and you will always have it in your pantry. SInce my store did not have any on hand today I used two cans from the pantry and then mixed it together with enough chicken bone broth to equal 4 cups. Pour this over the meat and veggies and pop a lid on it. cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 6 to 8 hours. Mine cooked on high for 5 hours and I turned it down to low for another 2 hours then the chicken was perfect for shredding.

I broke up the chicken using a tongs when it was tender enough to fall apart. At this point you can decide if it is thick enough for you. We like this sauce a bit on the thicker side so I added a slurry made up of 1/4 cup of corn starch and 1/4 cup of cold water. Since the slow cooker is super hot at this point just pour it in and stir. That sauce will thicken and turn beautiful and glossy. Now all you need to do is choose a side.

We serve this, often with egg noodles or rice. My mom loved to serve this with macaroni. Mostly because she had it on hand. It is also delicious served over mashed potatoes! You choose. You don't have to eat this over or with anything. Really it is a one pot if you want to forego the starchy side.

This is super economical and it feeds a lot of people. This meal made for a total of 7 servings. Four for dinner and three for lunches over the following days. It is rich and satisfying. You can leave it the way I made it which is very simple or add things. I often will toss in a sliced onion or two as well as a healthy dose of fresh, chopped garlic.

I hope you give this family favorite, golden mushroom chicken a try sometime soon and I hope you love it!

Happy Eating!

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