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Store Cupboard Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole

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My Store Cupboard Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole is a warm and comforting dish which doesn’t require any fancy ingredients, just things you’ll find in your fridge and cupboard.

Everyone should have a tasty chicken casserole recipe

I have made quite a few chicken casseroles in my time. They are so versatile as they can be eaten with potatoes and vegetables as a simple and warming dish or topped with some puff pastry for a quick and delicious pie.

Although a lot of the recipes I have followed in the past have been delicious, they tend to need some forward planning.

I think there is nothing more annoying than wanting to make a recipe but realising you’re missing a vital ingredient. A lot of chicken casserole recipes use ingredients like creme fraiche or double cream.

These aren’t things I tend to have in my fridge. Then once you have used the small amount you need for the recipe, the rest goes to waste as it sits in the fridge because you don’t know what else to do with it.

Developing my Store Cupboard Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole

I wanted to come up with a chicken casserole recipe that was minimum effort and used mainly ingredients people tend to already have in their cupboards or fridges.

Obviously you can substitute ingredients still but this recipe will provide you with a deliciously comforting chicken casserole without needing a long shopping list!

The idea of this recipe is to use seasonings etc that you already have in your cupboards. If you happen to have fresh herbs you can absolutely use these instead.

Store Cupboard Chicken Casserole cooking tips

You can use chicken breast or thigh; or even a mixture of the two for this recipe. Personally I prefer using thighs. I like dark meat anyway, but I think it is juicer then breast.

This lends them to slow cooking because you don’t want your chicken to become dry during the longer cooking times.

I have used carrots and leeks because they are vegetables that I often have in my fridge.  As I have mentioned before, I am not a massive fan of onions and the leeks in this recipe provide a similar taste so I have left out the onion.

If you’re a normal person and like onion, feel free to add one in. I think mushrooms would work well in this recipe but I would cut them quite big so they don’t disintegrate to nothing.

I have added new potatoes to this casserole before and it works well as a one pot dish. However the potatoes don’t freeze very well and once defrosted they have a grainy texture.

I would recommend leaving the potatoes out of the casserole unless you aren’t planning to freeze it.

Does this Store Cupboard Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole freeze well?

This chicken casserole freezes really well. When you reheat it, the chicken tends to break up slightly but I don’t mind this at all.

Make sure you put it in the freezer within two hours of it finishing cooking. Let it defrost in the fridge thoroughly before reheating it.

I like to reheat it in a  pan rather than the microwave. This allows you to see if you need to add a bit more liquid or turn up the heat to reduce the liquid.

what to serve this chicken casserole with

I love to serve this casserole with Air Fryer Baked Potatoes. They’re easier to make than mashed potatoes and I are the best of both worlds with their soft insides and crisp skin.

If you would prefer different potatoes you could make my Air Fryer Roast Potatoes, Air Fryer Parmentier Potatoes or Roasted New Potatoes.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Garlic and Roasted Parmesan Tenderstem Broccoli would make great side dishes. Or you could keep it super simple and serve some green beans.

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Store Cupboard Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole

My Store Cupboard Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole is a warm and comforting dish which doesn’t require any fancy ingredients, just things you’ll find in your fridge and cupboard. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Keyword Slow Cooker, Chicken, Crock pot, Casserole
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 492 kcal
Author Curly

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken breast or thigh
  • 500 g carrots peeled and sliced
  • 300 g leeks washed and sliced
  • 400 g tin cream of chicken soup
  • 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 350 ml semi skimmed milk
  • Chicken stock pot
  • Spray oil
  • ¼ ground pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with water optional

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into cubes. Brown the chicken in batches in a pan or in your slow cooker on the hob (if your slow cooker allows this) using some spray oil
  2. Once all of the chicken is browned, add it all to the slow cooker dish. Add the sliced carrots, leeks and the rest of the ingredients apart from the cornflour. I add the soup and then use the tin to measure the milk and then fill nearly to the top with recently boiled water. Not only does this give you the correct measurements but it also rinses out the tin too!
  3. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8
  4. Once the casserole has finished cooking, check to see if the sauce is the right consistency. If it is too thin, use the cornflour and add enough water to make a slurry. Add this to the casserole and allow it to cook for another 30 minutes

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is given as a guide only and my vary.

Nutrition Facts
Store Cupboard Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 825mg36%
Potassium 902mg26%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 22395IU448%
Vitamin C 18.4mg22%
Calcium 212mg21%
Iron 3.5mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

 
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  1. Donna says

    October 25, 2017 at 8:44 am

    I love a proper comforting casserole at this time of year! It’s the perfect dinner! #SlowCookedChallenge

    Reply
    • Cat says

      October 25, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      I find myself craving them as the nights get colder 🙂 x

      Reply
  2. Lucy says

    October 25, 2017 at 9:44 am

    This casserole looks so comforting and perfect for the autumn! I’ve never used milk in a slow cooker dish as people always say it can split. One to try now I can see it works well! Thanks for linking up to the #SlowCookedChallenge!

    Reply
    • Cat says

      October 25, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Haha I think in this case ignorance was bliss! I’m a slow cooker newbie so clearly didn’t read about it splitting! I’ll just pretend I’m a genius and I knew it would work 😉 x

      Reply
  3. Lou | Crumbs and Corkscrews says

    February 9, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    I love my slow cooker for casseroles; there is something really homely and comforting about coming in from work to the fabulous smell. This looks perfect for a day like today whilst Storm Ciara rages outside. Thanks for sharing #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Curly says

      February 12, 2020 at 9:24 pm

      They’re so perfect for casseroles and stews. And the smell when you lift the lid!

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    February 9, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    This is my kinda food! Easy, comforting family food is perfect at this time of the year!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      February 12, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      Definite comfort food 🙂

      Reply
  5. Abi says

    October 13, 2020 at 9:06 pm

    5 stars
    During the first lockdown I really started making the most of the ingredients I had available and tried really hard to stop wasting food. I came on here to see what I could find and I came across this. I made a slight variation based on what I had and it was delicious! I even did a cook a long on my Instagram. If I can do it anyone can! Tasty and simple, thanks Cat x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      October 15, 2020 at 5:29 pm

      Yes! I love everything about it! Love not wasting food and using what you have in your cupboards to make your own version. That is what cooking is all about to me. I loved your little cook a long!

      Reply
  6. Steph says

    January 8, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! Made this last night after seeing it on your Fb page, and it was so yummy, everyone had seconds. Will definitely be making this regularly over the winter. Thanks Cat x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      January 8, 2021 at 10:08 pm

      So pleased you liked it Steph! That’s so lovely to hear, thank you 🙂 x

      Reply
  7. Debs Sach says

    March 4, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    Loved it, even decided to have it with jacket potatoes as well. Easy recipe to follow which is good for me. Thank you x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      March 5, 2021 at 12:18 pm

      So pleased! I really like it with jacket potatoes!

      Reply
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