My Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole Recipe

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa adds protein, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Heat the vegetable oil and butter in the slow cooker.

Add the diced onions and minced garlic, sauté until softened.

Stir in the flour, salt, black pepper, thyme, and celery salt until well combined.

Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice, stirring to combine.

Add the chicken thighs, mushrooms, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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