A Delicious Chicken Breast Casserole Slow Cooker Recipe

April 15, 2023 Post a Comment

Slow Cooker Healthy Creamy Chicken Casserole The Magical Slow Cooker from www.themagicalslowcooker.com

Description

This slow cooker chicken breast casserole recipe is a delicious, hearty meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's made with chicken breasts, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions, all simmered in a creamy sauce. The slow cooker does all the work, so all you have to do is stir in the ingredients and turn it on. Plus, this dish is full of flavor and nutrition, so you can feel good about serving it to your family.

This recipe is easy to customize to suit your taste. You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini, or try different herbs and spices for extra flavor. It's also a great way to use up any leftover cooked chicken or vegetables you might have on hand. You can serve this casserole with a side of steamed broccoli or a green salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion. Pour in the chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly golden. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker and continue to whisk until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Add the garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.

3. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and bubbly.

Equipment

• Slow cooker
• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons

Notes

• This recipe can be easily doubled to feed a larger family or crowd. Just double all of the ingredients and increase the cooking time as needed.
• To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of regular all-purpose flour.
• If you don't have chicken broth, you can substitute an equal amount of vegetable broth or water.