CREAMY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI STEW

Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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.