3 Ingredient Portobello Chicken in the Slow Cooker
Have more things piled on your to-do list in the new year? Hope you're out and about having more fun and enjoying at least a tiny bit.
As with the turn of every corner, there is always some adjustment to new schedules and things to do and get used to.
I've personally been playing around with some minimalist slow cooker dinner recipe ideas.
This slow cooker recipe has only three ingredients and is perfect for adding your own flair to with spices and extra flavorings. The possibilities are endless.
Dinner does not get any less complex than this one, my friends.
Hope you love the simplicity and few ingredients.
This recipe was made for crazy busy people that need easy meal solutions.
This was the first time using Portobella mushrooms (Baby Bellas in this case) in my slow cooker, but it sure won't be the last.
I just love them cooked almost any way, but they really add a lot to this very simple recipe.
With only three ingredients like my classic salsa chicken, plus some salt and pepper, this is a no fuss simple dinner idea.
If you are a mushroom lover, you will adore this quick fix!
Want to see this recipe in the making? Check out my YouTube video:
Portobella Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
Easy three ingredient chicken recipe with portabella mushrooms a can of cream of chicken soup and your choice of seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1 Pint of Baby Bellas (or equivalent in sliced portabella mushrooms)
- 1.5 - 2lbs Boneless Chicken Tenderloins or Sliced Chicken Breast
- 1 Can of Cream of Chicken Soup
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of slow cooker, evenly dump the mushrooms on top and then cover with the cream of chicken soup.
- Sprinkle desired about of salt and pepper on top (and any additional seasonings)
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Do a taste test to determine if your dish could use a little more salt & pepper or seasoning before serving.
- This simplistic recipe relies on the seasonings to kick up the flavor. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 453Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 214mgSodium 589mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 78g
For more easy slow cooker recipes, check out this big list of 4 ingredient slow cooker recipes here and even more here.
Have you ever used mushrooms in a slow cooker dish? What did you make?
This is so easy and delicious! I do have a question though, cause mine came out pretty soupy instead of creamy…it’s still enjoyable, but I’m wondering what may have caused that? Haha 😆.
Can you use regular whit mushrooms instead of Portobello mushrooms ?
Hi. I don't have a slow cooker but do have a Le Creuset pot. Online it says 190 degrees is the same as a cooker on low. Think this will work?
I have a similar recipe but it calls for golden mushroom soup and onion soup mix is sprinkled on top at the end then baked in oven. I'm wondering if they are ok to use in crockpot in this recipe? Love that it can be made ahead as a Nurse I can leave instructions for dinner and my teenage daughter can finish it up if I get called in.
@Cj, the soup mixes are amazing in crockpots!
can you start with the chicken frozen, and just do it on low for 6hr?
@Debbie, I use frozen chicken breasts, and it’s perfect every time.
I definitely needed more seasoning. But it was super easy and I will make it again.
add green beans or broccoli & serve over rice or pasta
Is the can of cream soup just dumped in as-is, or do I also need to add an equal amount of milk or water as per the usual instructions of such soups?
We made this for dinner tonight. We added onion and garlic and it was amazing! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
How would you make this in the Instapot?
Can I use chicken thighs instead of the boneless chicken?
@Michelle, I don't see why not. Chicken is versatile!
@Michelle, I did and they worked great
I added sliced small gold potatoes, a dry ranch seasoning packet and a small can of spicy v8. It smells wonderful and tastes amazing.
🙋💁 I've been bantering with my husband for over 3 hours regarding the required amount of soup ratio vs. the amount of Portobello Mushrooms in the recipe for our 8 qt. Crock pot. He said it's fine. I'm deeply struggling to understand "fine" when only 1/8 of the mushrooms were able to become covered with the soup!
We have been together since 1993. This is the FIRST time he's agreed to try preparing a crockpot recipe with me! He's the chef. It's only the 2 of us. Aaaaaa!! I have an entire 300+ multiple Pinterest boards hinging on the success of this recipe ...which he said was extremely vague from start to finish.
@Bunny Avila, what was the final verdict?!
How would you add either white, brown or wild rice to this dish in the slow cooker?
How would capers or artichoke hearts be in this?
😍😋 Deliciously decadent!
I make something similar to this but I add 1 8oz. cream cheese to it and mix it with the soup. You can also try the flavored cream cheese's like chive and onion, garden vegetable and garlic and herb for more variety!
What size slow cooker?
Hi Janet, I used an 8qt size for this. Hope that helps!
This sounds delish but one viewer asked about chicken broth and cream cheese in place of creamed chicken soup. Your thoughts?
I feel like that might work well, although I do like the depth the condensed soup adds. I would try it and add extra seasonings to compensate.
Bob, I add cream cheese and mix it with the soup. It turns out great! You can also use the different cream cheese flavors for some variety like garlic and herb.
What kind of seasonings do you add?
Salt and pepper are a must! Then, I like to add garlic powder from time to time. It really is flexible with what you can add. Fresh herbs are also amazing.
You say cream of chicken soup yet have a picture of cream of mushroom soup. Which one to use?
Rossanne Strachan, did you ever get a reply? I'm scanning the comments and I can't see one. Could make a big diff in end flavor profile to have crm of mush vs. crm of chick.
So sorry about this confusion. It is most definitely the Cream of Chicken. Thanks for sharing this so that I could update the post.
What size slow cooker do you make this in?
Can you convert this to Keto friendly by omitting the soup, use chicken broth and cream cheese instead?
May need extra doctoring up, but that is something I would give a try.
Could you do this in an Instant Pot for faster cooking?
I've never tried it, but as long as you get the timing right.. I bet it could work.
Sorry if this is a silly question- is the chicken added at start cooked or raw?
Lou UK
Hi Lou! Thanks for dropping by. It's not a silly question at all. Just add the chicken raw. Let me know if I can help with any other questions you have. I hope you enjoy the recipe if you get a chance to try it out. 🙂
I love it recipe came out great but I did add onions? I definitely will make this one again?
Ooh! Onions sound tasty! I bet they would be great with these flavors. Thanks for letting me know you liked it. 🙂
You could try fouling some of the liquid out of the mushrooms to make it less soupy. I will be trying this recipe next week.
That's a great idea Cindy. Let me know how it turns out for you. I think you'll find it yummy! 🙂
How many people does this serve? Just trying to figure out the calories, etc. Sounds D Lish.
Its in my slow cooker now. I added a dash of heavy cream and a handful on chopped vidalia onion and a dash of organic garlic pepper. Smells fantastic already! Going to toss a handful of shredded sharp cheddar cheese towards the end ..maybe. Taste test will let me know. Thank u for sharing this.
It was my pleasure to share this delicious recipe! The additions you made sound heavenly too. I bet it will taste as great as it smells cooking! 🙂
What size crock pot can you use?
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I loved this recipe I did add some rosemary and served it over wild rice! It was excellent -thanks!!
I am so glad you liked it, I bet rosemary was really incredible with this. What a great addition, I'm going to have to try it soon!
i tried this last night...it turned out really soupy...any ideas why?
Hey Danielle, did you use a small can of soup? Did you use fresh mushrooms? The soup is soupy, especially when it's piping hot. We use the liquid as a gravy and re-pour over the chicken. Hope that helps!
what did you serve this with?
Typically, I serve this with rice 😉
I did not have soup......soooooo I used jelled broth from another chicken dinner. I added a jar of mushrooms, 8 ozs. of cream cheese, 8 ozs. of sour cream and a small bag of green lima beans......On down the road the brain is wondering about the thickening......milk and flour, as in gravy and threw in 12 perogi's and a big handful of egg noodles. I'm hopin' it will be delicious. Everything chimes together. I love experimenting...:))) I got 2 more hrs., on high.........sooooo I'll let ya know the results. Love, Joanie :))
Is this a small can of soup or family size?
Hey Angi, I use a small can. But you can use the larger if you want it more saucy.
Should we add milk or water to condensed soup?
Hey Jamie, nope... I don't add anything to the soup at all.
Such a delicious idea! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
This is an excellent ! I also added cream and onions!!
This looks sooooo good! I love slow cooking, it's so easy.
Thank you for sharing this at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206.
~ Megin of VMG206
Oh boy we all love mushrooms!
This is so a going to make soon.
And it's so easy and not many ingredients.
Thanks for the recipe.
Yay! I'm so glad you like this! Hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think! I love finding ways to cook with mushrooms, they add such a nice hearty bite to meals!
I used to make this in the oven... well kind of. Instead of mushrooms and cream of chicken I just did chicken with cream of mushroom over rice. DEFINITELY going to try this!!! Yum!
That is such a GREAT idea! I'll have to try that one too! Sounds scrumptious! It's amazing how many awesome meal combos you can come up with using cream soups! Yum!
I really miss cooking with mushrooms. My daughter is allergic.
Oh wow! I hadn't heard of anyone being allergic to mushrooms. Poo! I bet you could very easily swap out with something else to give it a little flair!
Cauliflower or zucchini
I want to make this incredible Slow Cooker recipe! I bet it tastes delicious and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing.
Hey Karen! It's my pleasure! I hope you enjoy it too! Please swing by and let me know what you think when you get the chance to try it! 😉