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Crockpot Chicken Casserole Recipe

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This comforting Crockpot Chicken Casserole is a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken, tender potatoes, carrots, peas, and onions cook slowly in a creamy, savory sauce, then topped with melted cheddar cheese for a delicious finish. It’s an easy, hands-off recipe that delivers warm, satisfying flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken

Dairy

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Liquids & Soup

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Add the peeled and diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, and garlic powder to the slow cooker to create the base layer of the casserole.
  2. Add Chicken: Place the boneless chicken on top of the vegetables to allow even cooking throughout the dish.
  3. Mix Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to create a creamy, flavorful sauce.
  4. Pour Sauce and Cook: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
  5. Shred Chicken and Add Cheese and Peas: Once cooked, shred or slice the chicken inside the slow cooker. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and frozen peas to incorporate them evenly.
  6. Final Melt: Cover and cook on high for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the peas are heated through.

Notes

  • You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade creamy sauce for a fresher taste.
  • Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts will yield a juicier result.
  • Ensure the slow cooker is preheated or warmed for even cooking.
  • For thicker sauce, reduce the amount of chicken broth or cook uncovered for the last 15 minutes.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.

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