Creamy Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken, It’s Effortless & SIMPLY DIVINE!

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6)
  • 1/4cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 container (8 oz) chive & onion cream cheese spread
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas
  • Cooked egg noodles, as desired

Directions:

  1. Spray bottom of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add chicken thighs to slow cooker.
  2. In small microwavable bowl, mix chicken broth, cream cheese spread, salt and pepper. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; beat with whisk until smooth. Pour mixture on top of chicken thighs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
  3. Stir 3/4 cup of the bacon and the frozen sweet peas into chicken mixture; mix well. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until peas are cooked.
  4. Serve chicken and sauce over cooked egg noodles; top with remaining 1/4 cup bacon.

Recipe by Pillsbury.