Slow Cooker Artichoke Mushroom Chicken


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Creamy Artichoke and Mushroom Chicken is a wonderful recipe to try in the slow cooker, serve or rice or pasta.

This recipe has plenty of creaminess in it just like my crack chicken recipe or boursin cheese chicken pasta!

Slow Cooker Artichoke Mushroom Chicken

This is a recipe I had to recreate after Marie Callender’s Artichoke Mushroom Chicken. I worked at Marie Callender’s for 5 years and this dish was one of my favorites. The restaurant served this over rice and veggies on the side. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

ingredients for artichoke mushroom chicken still in packaging

Key Ingredients

Chicken Breasts: Cook up well in the slow cooker.

Cream Cheese: The best way to thicken and flavor.

Artichoke Hearts: Add a briny, slightly tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the creaminess of the dish.

Mushrooms & Onions: Classic additions to this dish.

Dried Basil & Garlic: The basil is the most important seasoning for this dish, you’ll see that there is a lot in here!

artichoke mushroom chicken in slow cooker with cream cheese blocks on top

How to make Artichoke Mushroom Chicken

  1. Layer everything into the slow cooker, keeping the cream cheese on top.
  2. Let it cook low and slow until the chicken is fall-apart tender.
  3. Shred, stir, and watch the sauce turn creamy and full of flavor.
Cooked artichoke mushroom chicken before shredding chicken

Cook’s Tips & Variations

White wine can be used in this recipe, substitute half of the broth for it.

Stir in a few handfuls of spinach or kale during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Chicken thighs work very well in this recipe if you prefer them over breasts.

Artichoke mushroom chicken ready to serve with wooden spoon

How do I serve Artichoke Mushroom Chicken?

Serve the creamy chicken over steamed white rice or pasta (we love cavatappi).

Sprinkle over freshly grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.

Add veggies with the meal or a salad to round it out.

artichoke mushroom chicken in serving bowl
Artichoke mushroom chicken ready to serve with scoop in it

Slow Cooker Artichoke Mushroom Chicken

4.60 from 10 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Creamy Artichoke and Mushroom Chicken is a wonderful recipe to try in the slow cooker, serve or rice or noodles.
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Ingredients 
 

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. dried basil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 13.75 oz. can artichoke quarters, drained
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup sweet yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 16 oz. cream cheese

For serving:

  • cooked noodles or steamed rice for serving

Instructions 

  • Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, basil and garlic.
  • Add the artichokes, mushrooms, and onions over the chicken.
  • Pour over the chicken broth.
  • Add the 2 blocks of cream cheese on top of everything.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Shred the chicken breasts with two forks, and then stir the cream cheese and chicken together.
  • Serve over cooked noodles or steamed rice.

Sarah’s Notes

Nutritional values do not include noodles or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1710IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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38 Comments

  1. Gail says:

    Can capers be added

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      Yes! I would add them towards the end of the cooking time though.

  2. Crystal says:

    3 stars
    I like mushrooms but didnโ€™t care for the fresh sliced ones in this recipe. I used chicken thighs and they turned out great. Will use less basil and a little more salt next time. Could I use the jarred mushrooms or mushroom pieces next time?

    1. Sarah Olson says:

      Yes, that will work fine!

  3. Jill Aguilar says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! I followed it the recipe exactly. Next time Iโ€™d add two cans of artichokes but itโ€™s a great recipe and so easy!! Will make again.