Slow Cooker Peppercorn Chicken with Mushrooms

Slow cooker peppercorn chicken with mushrooms is a deliciously creamy crock pot dinner that you can throw together in less than 20 minutes. A creamy parmesan cheese sauce coats tender, perfectly cooked pieces of chicken breast and mushrooms for a dinner the whole family will love!

I love a good slow cooker meal.

Prep in the morning, go about my day, and come home to the aroma of a mouthwatering dinner that’s ready to go.

That’s exactly what is so lovely about this peppercorn chicken with mushrooms.

Well, that and how good it tastes!

It’s creamy, comforting, cheesy chicken at its finest.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

• Chicken– Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Spices– Onion powder, minced garlic, oregano, whole black peppercorns and cracked black peppercorns
• Worcestershire sauce
• Mustard– Dijon
• Chicken broth
• Cheese– Softened, cubed cream cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese
• Slurry ingredients– Cornstarch and water

How to Crack Peppercorns

Cracking peppercorns is fairly easy to do.

To do it, put them on a clean work surface like a cutting board.

Then press them firmly with a skillet or even a sturdy drinking glass.

You don’t want to pulverize them- just gently break them.

Are cracked peppercorns spicy?

The more finely you grind peppercorns the spicier they become.

This is why you just want to crack them and not grind them or really crush them during the process of cracking them.

Cracked peppercorns give you a ton of cozy warm flavors without a lot of heat.

How to Make

This peppercorn chicken is so easy thanks to the slow cooker!

To make it, whisk the onion powder, garlic, whole and cracked peppercorns, Worcestershire, mustard, oregano, and broth together in the bowl of your slow cooker until combined.

Then add the mushrooms and cubed cream cheese to the liquid.

Lay the chicken on top of the mushrooms and cubed cream cheese in the liquid.

Put the cover on the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours.

When there’s 30 minutes of cook time left, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry then stir it into the liquid in the crockpot.

Cover and turn the heat up to high for the remaining 30 minutes.

Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Serve and enjoy!

What to Serve with Peppercorn Chicken

This creamy peppercorn chicken with mushrooms is delicious over mashed potatoes or steamed white rice.

For a complete meal, pair it with your favorite veggie and a hunk of crusty bread to dip in the yummy sauce.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover peppercorn chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat in the slow cooker or in the microwave until warm.

Tips and Tricks

• You can shred the chicken or serve it whole.
• The  cracked peppercorns will soften during the cooking process.
• If you want to reduce the spice level use fewer cracked peppercorns and just use whole peppercorn.

Other Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

Slow cooker peppercorn chicken with mushrooms is a delicious dinner for busy days.

Make this cheesy comfort food and enjoy!

Looking for other slow cooker chicken recipes?

Try these:

• Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
• Crockpot Chicken Alfredo With Broccoli
• Slow Cooker Sour Cream & Onion Chicken

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