Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew

Name: Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 3 pounds); 1 cup Italian salad dressing; 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth; 6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed; 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered

Shh! Don’t tell anyone! This recipe is so simple, but you’d never know it. My husband, who normally doesn’t like chicken, asks for this dish regularly. —Mary Watkins, Little Elm, Texas

Ingredients

8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 3 pounds)
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2 pounds red potatoes, quartered

Directions

Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the salad dressing, wine, 4 tablespoons butter, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours. Skim fat. Combine the soup, cream cheese and 2 cups of liquid from slow cooker in a small bowl until blended; add to slow cooker.
Cover and cook 45 minutes longer or until chicken is tender, adding the broccoli during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pan. Mash potatoes with the remaining butter, salt and pepper. Serve with chicken and broccoli mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 572 calories, 36g fat (14g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 1126mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Cream Cheese Chicken in Simple & Delicious April/May 2013

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climbergirl

Nov 12, 2017

This was really good! My husband, however, didn't like the flavor. I thought the Italian dressing added a really interesting taste. I've had plenty of chicken soups, but never one that tasted quite like this.
nancyreginac

Oct 9, 2017

Very good and easy to make. I served over rice.
Prod25

Jul 25, 2017

I think anyone would enjoy this quick and easy side dish. Thanks for sharing.
dilbert098

Jul 3, 2017

Very good recipe. Super easy. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it was tasty. Will make it again.
ksandjs1

Mar 8, 2016

*****
lmmanda

Sep 3, 2015

This is some serious complete meal in a bowl comfort food! Great flavor even using reduced fat products. I cooked my chicken for about 4 hours, removed it when I added soup mixture and broccoli, then removed the bones and tore it into pieces after the broccoli was done cooking and added it back into the pot to serve.
supergrover3

Dec 16, 2014

I love this recipe, my roommate and I eat it at least once a month
heaty89

Oct 9, 2014

I liked this recipe, and my husband said it was one of his favorites! I made it with chicken breast tenderloins, and used 2-10oz pkgs of broccoli. I did use a little less Italian Seasoning than it called for as a personal preference. Easy and good! Will make again.
pinksuitcases

Aug 23, 2013

The bones aggravated me. Next time I'm use boneless chicken, but that's just me. It was rich and delicious, and tasted even better the second day! I just skipped the whole "potato" part and served it in bowls, as a soup/stew....yummy.
Joscy

Jun 9, 2013

Ahhhh, yet another Chicken/Broccoli dish. We love this. I use white potatoes instead of red, and fresh broccoli crowns. Oh YUM!