Winter Warmer Chicken Casserole Slow Cooker Style

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.

Add the diced chicken to the slow cooker.

Chop the carrots, onions, parsnips, and leek and add them to the slow cooker.

Pour the chicken soup over the ingredients in the slow cooker.

Stir to combine all ingredients.

Cover and cook on low for several hours until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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