Slow Cooker Chicken with Mushroom Wine Sauce: A Delicious and Easy Weeknight Dinner

This slow cooker chicken with mushroom wine sauce recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious and satisfying meal without a lot of effort. The chicken becomes tender and juicy as it simmers in the flavorful sauce, and the addition of mushrooms and wine adds depth and richness to the dish.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
2. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onions, mushrooms, and garlic until softened. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to create a roux.
3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and wine, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Serve the slow cooker chicken with mushroom wine sauce over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

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