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High-Protein Slow Cooker Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Swiss Sauce
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High-Protein Slow Cooker Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Swiss Sauce Recipe

Rich, creamy, and protein-packed, this slow cooker chicken with mushroom Swiss sauce delivers ~65 g of protein per serving while staying lean and satisfying. It’s easy to make, meal-prep friendly, and flexible for any fitness plan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 (large, protein-forward servings)
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American with Scandinavian Swiss influence, Comfort Food
Calories: 490
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms 100 g
  • 1 small yellow onion diced (≈ 70 g)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth 120 ml
  • ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt ≈ 120 g
  • 4 oz light cream cheese softened (113 g)
  • ¾ cup shredded Swiss cheese ≈ 85 g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional
  • 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water optional slurry
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Optional: Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until browned; set aside.
  3. Layer chicken, onions, mushrooms, and garlic in the slow cooker.
  4. Whisk broth, Greek yogurt, and softened cream cheese until smooth; pour over chicken.
  5. Cook LOW 5–6 hours (or HIGH 2½–3 hours) until chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over top in the last 15–30 minutes and melt.
  7. If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook uncovered 15 minutes to thicken.
  8. Shred or slice chicken, spoon sauce over, garnish with parsley, and serve.