Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h 10 min
Total time: 8 h 25 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 800 g - 1 kg boneless chicken thigh fillets, drumsticks, or breasts; 4 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 - 2 onions, peeled and sliced; 500 g new potatoes, cut in half; 1 tsp mustard; 2 tsp dried mixed herbs; 2 bay leaves; 2 chicken stock cubes or pots; 500 ml boiling water; Gravy granules (2 to 3 tbsp, as needed to thicken)

Description

A hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole made with tender chicken thighs, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful herb-infused broth thickened into a rich gravy. Perfect for an easy and satisfying family meal that cooks low and slow for maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Chicken and Vegetables

800 g - 1 kg boneless chicken thigh fillets, drumsticks, or breasts
4 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 - 2 onions, peeled and sliced
500 g new potatoes, cut in half

Seasonings and Stock

1 tsp mustard
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
2 bay leaves
2 chicken stock cubes or pots
500 ml boiling water

Thickening

Gravy granules (2 to 3 tbsp, as needed to thicken)

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Add the chicken, chopped carrots, sliced celery, crushed garlic, sliced onions, and halved new potatoes into the slow cooker bowl.
Add Seasonings and Stock: Sprinkle in the mustard, dried mixed herbs, and bay leaves. Crumble in the chicken stock cubes, then pour over 500 ml of boiling water.
Mix Ingredients: Gently stir all the ingredients together to combine and distribute the flavors evenly.
Cook Low and Slow: Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the chicken and vegetables to become tender and absorb the flavors.
Thicken Gravy: About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, remove the lid and stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of gravy granules to thicken the sauce. Leave the lid off to let the gravy reduce and thicken further. If short on time, stir the granules in until the desired thickness is reached.
Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaves before serving the casserole hot, making sure the chicken is tender and the gravy flavorful.

Notes

You can use any type of boneless chicken—thighs, drumsticks, or breasts—depending on your preference.
Adjust the amount of gravy granules based on your preferred consistency of the sauce.
For a thicker casserole, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes to allow the liquid to reduce.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Add fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme at the end for an added burst of flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: British