Five minutes of prep, three ingredients, and a slow cooker are all it takes to put a rich, creamy chicken dinner on the table. This cream cheese chicken recipe delivers tender, shreddable meat smothered in a velvety sauce — with virtually no hands-on effort. It serves six for less than $8, making it one of the most efficient comfort meals you can make on a weeknight.
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- —Only 3 ingredients needed, feeds 6 people
- —Total prep time: 5 minutes
- —Costs under $8 and is naturally gluten-free
Three ingredients, one pot: what goes into the slow cooker
The recipe calls for 2 lbs (900g) of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, one 8 oz block of cream cheese — softened and cubed — and one 10.75 oz can of condensed cream of chicken soup. That’s it. Optional add-ins include half a teaspoon of garlic powder, a pinch of black pepper, or a quarter cup of chopped chives for those who want a little more depth.
