I first tasted this Creamy Chicken Casserole at a restaurant in New Jersey. Impressed with its texture and creaminess, I decided to take my chances and ask the waiter about the preparation because achieving such delicious results from such simple ingredients surprised me.
Everything made sense when the waiter informed me that it was prepared using a slow cooker. This recipe features boneless chicken thighs coated in butter, aromatic spices, and the kick of lemon juice.
Chicken Casserole Recipe
Who doesn't like the heavenly combination of chicken, vegetables, and heavy cream? This creamy chicken dish will provide a dinner experience similar to that of a famous restaurant. Serve it over some cooked rice and savor the rest.
Ingredients
- 8 boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. all purpose flour
- Chopped parsley to garnish
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Lemon juice (from half a lemon)
Vegetables
- 20 baby carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 10 mushrooms
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
Spices
- Salt and pepper to taaste
- 1 tbsp. dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat a frying pan.
- Add vegetable oil and heat it.
- Add chicken thighs and cook on both sides for about 5 minutes and place the cooked chickens in the slow cooker.
- In the same pan, add butter, let it melt, and then add chopped onions.
- Cook until they become soft and add chopped garlic, cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add flour and all the spices and continue cooking.
- Add chicken stock and lemon juice.
- Mix them all until boil in medium heat and pour it over the chickens in slow cooker
- Chop other vegetables and add them to slow cooker. Stir gently.
- Let them cook on high in the slow cooker for 4 hours.
- When done, add heavy cream and cook for 15 more minutes.
- Sprinkle some chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 676Total Fat 41gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 25gCholesterol 309mgSodium 758mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 4gSugar 7gProtein 60g
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on the ingredients and cooking methods used in this recipe. Actual nutritional content may vary depending on the brands of ingredients and portion sizes. Please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist for precise dietary advice.