Slow-Cooker Smothered Chicken

• Meat

  • 6 1 package (20 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • 1 cup Bacon, cooked

• Produce

  • 1 cup Peas, frozen sweet

• Canned Goods

  • 1/4 cup Progresso chicken broth

• Condiments

  • 1 container Chive & onion cream cheese spread

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 Egg noodles, cooked

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6)
• 1/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 container (8 oz) chive & onion cream cheese spread
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
• 1 cup frozen sweet peas
• Cooked egg noodles, as desired

Directions

• 1 Spray bottom of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add chicken thighs to slow cooker.
• 2 In small microwavable bowl, mix chicken broth, cream cheese spread, salt and pepper. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; beat with whisk until smooth. Pour mixture on top of chicken thighs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
• 3 Stir 3/4 cup of the bacon and the frozen sweet peas into chicken mixture; mix well. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until peas are cooked.
• 4 Serve chicken and sauce over cooked egg noodles; top with remaining 1/4 cup bacon.

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