Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff
This slow cooker chicken stroganoff recipe is a delicious twist on an old favorite. In fact, this ground beef stroganoff has been one of my most popular dinner recipes. So when chicken goes on sale, I stock up and make this recipe instead.

Ingredients
Of course, you’ll need chicken. You’ll also need cream of mushroom soup (regular or gluten-free), cream cheese, sour cream, and butter.
Additionally, I tossed in mushrooms for flavor and texture, as well as some chicken broth to keep it moist.


You can add some black pepper if you want. Next time, I think I’ll add it before cooking because heat intensifies the seasoning. However, this time, we sprinkled pepper on with some parsley flakes later.
Directions
You can make this dish in any size slow cooker. Since I have several of them, I chose my 2-quart Crock Pot that is ideal for up to 4 pieces of chicken. However, if you cook a larger amount, I recommend going up to the family size slow cooker.
For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by clicking on the “print” button.
Lightly spray the bottom of your slow cooker pot to make cleanup easier. Afterward, layer the chicken on the bottom of the pot.

Drain the mushrooms and add those on top of the chicken. Or if you use fresh mushrooms, just slice them and put them in.

Empty a full can of cream of mushroom soup into the slow cooker. I keep both regular and gluten-free on hand, so when my husband wants soup, he can heat the regular.

Then add the cubes of cream cheese. I like to space them out so it’s easier to stir later.

Next, add the sour cream. This adds a wonderful layer of flavor to the dish.

Add the butter. If you put the butter on top of everything, it will melt and ooze down over the other ingredients.

Finally, pour the chicken broth over everything. You don’t have to use broth, but it helps keep the chicken moist and thins out the gravy.

Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.

You can either serve it on noodles or rice. I would love to use flat egg noodles, but I can’t find a gluten-free version. So I use whatever I have in the pantry, which is still delicious. Add a green vegetable to the plate, and you have a delicious and satisfying meal.

If you want to use your Instant Pot, please check out this conversion chart at Pressure Cooking Today.

More Recipes
I’m a big fan of any form of chicken dinner. In fact, if you look around this blog, you’ll find quite a few chicken recipes.
One of my favorites is this slow cooker sweet chili chicken. It has the perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness.
Another one we enjoy at our house is this teriyaki chicken and broccoli. Without a doubt, it’s one of the quickest and easiest meals I make.
We also enjoy this chicken and rice soup. It’s perfect for cold weather, rainy days, or any time you want soup.
Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

This easy slow cooker chicken stroganoff is a crowd-pleasing chicken dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into strips
- 1 can of cream of mushroom soup (regular or gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth
- 4 oz. of cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1 small can of mushrooms, drained (or 1 cup of sliced fresh mushrooms)
- 1 tablespoon of butter
Instructions
<ol><ol><li>Spray the bottom and sides of the slow cooker pot with nonstick cooking spray.<br/></li><li>Place the chicken thigh strips in the slow cooker.<br/></li><li>Add the mushrooms.<br/></li><li>Pour the cream of mushroom soup over the chicken and mushrooms and spread it over the top.<br/></li><li>Add the cream cheese cubes, sour cream, and butter.<br/></li><li>Pour the chicken broth over everything.<br/></li><li>Place the lid on top and cook on low for 6 hours.<br/></li><li>Scoop onto a bed of your favorite noodles and serve with a green vegetable.<br/></li></ol></ol>
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 428Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 190mgSodium 961mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 31g
The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.
This looks great, will definitely give it a try. I make beef stroganoff a lot but will definitely try the chicken
Hi Stacy! If you like beef stroganoff, you’ll like this one! Enjoy!
This recipe is pure comfort, it looks so good! Thanks so much for sharing with us on Full Plate Thursday,465 and hope you are having a great week!
Miz Helen
lDo you think chicken breasts will be ok in this recipe?
Thanks, Marylou
Hi Marylou. You can use chicken breasts, and it should be good. I’d probably add a little more liquid, like maybe an additional 1/2 cup of chicken broth or water. The reason I use thighs is that they don’t get dry in the slow cooker. Please let me know how yours turns out.
Thanks for the info. Yes I prefer thighs but didn’t have them for this dinner. I will let you know how it works 😉
If I use Bone In Chicken Thighs, Do I just Add Cooking Time to the process ? Or will there be an issue with the Cream Cheese & Sour Cream ?
A lot depends on how hot your slow cooker gets. Test the chicken at the 6-hour mark with a meat thermometer. If it reaches 165˚ F in the center of the thickest piece, it’s fine. If not, cook it for another hour.