Crockpot Smothered Chicken

This simplified recipe delivers big flavor with the help of a secret weapon—herb cream cheese. This saucy dish comes together in five simple ingredients and is great paired with pasta or potatoes.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6) (Can serve as whole pieces, but I cut chicken into smaller pieces)

1/4 cup chicken broth

1 (8 oz) container chive & onion cream cheese spread

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 cup chopped cooked bacon

1 cup frozen sweet peas

Cooked wide egg noodles, as desired

Directions:

Add chicken thighs to Crockpot.

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 for 3 1/2 hours.

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.

Serve chicken and sauce over cooked egg noodles.

Top with remaining 1/4 cup bacon.