Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 cup frozen peas
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
Place the diced chicken into the slow cooker.
Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
Add chopped onion, garlic, and frozen peas.
Pour in the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
Stir everything together well.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
Once cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until creamy.
Serve hot over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Method
Slow cooking allows the chicken to become tender while blending all the creamy flavors together. Adding the cheese and sour cream at the end keeps the sauce smooth and rich.
Preparation Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours on low
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
History
Creamy slow cooker chicken dishes became popular for busy families looking for comforting meals with minimal effort. This recipe combines classic comfort food flavors with simple pantry ingredients.
Tips
Use chicken thighs for extra juicy meat.
Add carrots or mushrooms for more vegetables.
For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir in during the last 30 minutes.
Benefits
High in protein from the chicken.
Easy one-pot meal with minimal cleanup.
Perfect for meal prep and leftovers.
Nutrition
Calories: 420 per serving
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fat: 26g
Conclusion
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Peas recipe is creamy, hearty, and incredibly easy to make. It’s the perfect comforting dinner for busy weeknights and tastes even better the next day.