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Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken – Cozy Dinner Recipe

Slow cooker Boursin chicken cooks with mushrooms and onion, then gets finished in a creamy garlic-and-herb sauce. The chicken turns tender as the sauce thickens in the slow cooker for an easy cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 690
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 yellow onion small, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
For the sauce
  • 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cold water

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

Cook the chicken
  1. Place chicken thighs in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Scatter the onion and mushrooms around them.
  3. Sprinkle with garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  4. Pour the broth around the chicken.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the thickest thigh reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Finish the sauce
  1. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  2. Loosely cover the chicken.
  3. Add the Boursin and heavy cream to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir until the cheese is mostly melted.
  5. Stir the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl until smooth.
  6. Stir the slurry into the sauce.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is hot and slightly thickened.
  8. Return the chicken to the slow cooker.
  9. Turn the chicken to coat it with the sauce.

Notes

For tender chicken, check the thickest thigh with an instant-read thermometer and avoid cooking it longer than needed. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the creamy sauce may separate. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free garlic-and-herb cheese and dairy-free cream.