{"id":1493,"date":"2026-03-01T19:32:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/?p=1493"},"modified":"2026-03-01T19:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:32:20","slug":"chicken-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/chicken-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A warming delicious slow-cooked chicken casserole with fall-apart meat<\/strong>, lovely veggies and a seasoned creamy sauce<\/strong>.
\nMost of the work is done in the slow cooker<\/strong>, so you can look forward to a hearty family dinner when you get home from work.
\nServe it with mashed potato to soak up that delicious sauce. The king of comfort food.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Nothing says Autumn more to me than getting the slow cooker on and making a creamy casserole that\u2019s spooned over a big pile of buttery mashed potato.
\n(excuse me a moment whilst I do some Homer Simpson-style drooling).<\/p>\n

This one, with slow-cooked chicken thighs, tender baby carrots and little button mushrooms is divine.
\nThe chicken pulls apart<\/strong> beautifully, the rich sauce has a very slight lip-smacking tang<\/strong> from the hint of lemon juice and the veggies soak up that sauce<\/strong>, so you\u2019ll find yourself marvelling at how good a carrot can actually taste<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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  • I love to use chicken thighs in casseroles, as they\u2019re more tender and stand up well to slow cooking. They also shred up beautifully. However, you can swap out the chicken thighs for chicken breast, or even bone-in chicken pieces.<\/li>\n
  • Add in extra veggies \u2013 such as baby potatoes, leeks, shallots or cubes of butternut squash.<\/li>\n
  • Add crispy bacon or pancetta at the end of cooking for am extra hit of flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83d\udd2a How to make this chicken stew<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    ***Full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post***<\/em><\/p>\n

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    1. Brown the chicken<\/strong> in a pan with a little oil and then transfer to the slow cooker.<\/li>\n
    2. Saute onions in a little butter in the same pan you cooked the chicken, then stir in garlic.<\/li>\n
    3. Add in the all purpose flour, salt, pepper, thyme and celery salt. Cook for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n
    4. Add chicken stock<\/strong> (chicken broth) and lemon juice.<\/li>\n
    5. Stir and bring to the boil.<\/li>\n
    6. Pour into the slow cooker<\/strong> over the top of the chicken.<\/li>\n
    7. Add mushrooms, carrots and celery to the slow cooker and stir.<\/li>\n
    8. Place the lid on and cook<\/strong> on a low heat for 5-6 hours or a high heat for 3-4 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      • Once cooked, stir in the cream<\/strong> and serve topped with fresh parsley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83e\udd58 Cooking the Casserole in the oven<\/h2>\n

        You can cook this chicken casserole recipe in the oven by placing the sealed chicken, sauce and veggies in a casserole dish with a lid on, and bake in the oven at 175C\/350F for 45-60 minutes, until the carrots are tender.
        \nNote: Add approx 120ml (1\/2 cup) extra chicken stock to the mixture when making the sauce, as liquid evaporates more in the oven.
        \nAlso, check and stir the dish a couple of times when cooking in the oven.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/strong> What to serve it with<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        You can serve this tasty slow cooker easy chicken casserole in a bowl with:<\/p>\n

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        • the Best Mashed Potatoes
          \nGreen Beans, Steamed Broccoli, or Collard Greens
          \nFresh Homemade Bread for dunking
          \nClassic Jacket Potatoes or Sauteed Potatoes
          \nGood old Roast Potatoes also work really well
          \nor how about some boiled rice with that sauce soaking into the rice?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83c\udf72 More fantastic Stews and Casseroles<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          Sausage and Bean Casserole<\/p>\n

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          • Slow-Cooked Steak Diane Casserole
            \nCreamy Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
            \nSlow-Cooked Pork Casserole with Pancetta
            \nThe Best Beef Bourguignon
            \nBeef and Guinness Stew
            \nAfrican Stew with Chicken and Peanuts
            \nChicken Paprikash < OK not sure this one classifies as a stew but its so delicious!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Chicken Casserole Recipe<\/h2>\n
            A warming delicious slow-cooked chicken casserole with fall-apart meat, lovely veggies and a seasoned creamy sauce. The king of comfort food.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            Prep Time:<\/span> 10 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
            Cook Time:<\/span> 6 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
            Total Time:<\/span> 6 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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            Course: <\/span>Dinner<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            Cuisine: <\/span>British<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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