Chicken And Leek Casserole Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Fresh Herb Chicken Casserole Fresh filling food that will feed a crowd? This recipe! Chicken, stuffing and loads of homemade creamy sauce with plenty of mushrooms and leeks tucked in there for even more flavor. And don't forget a huge handful of your favorite freshly chopped herbs to take the flavors over the top.

Slow Cooker Fresh Herb Chicken Casserole I kind of consider this to be a spring comfort food. All the freshness you want but plenty filling for all your hungriest eaters.

Slow Cooker Fresh Herb Chicken Casserole This was a perfect fit for my casserole crock but you could make it in any 4 quart or larger slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Fresh Herb Chicken Casserole Get this casserole thrown together in your slow cooker and get your family gathered around the table for dinner!

Slow Cooker Fresh Herb Chicken Casserole

Slow Cooker Fresh Herb Chicken Mushroom Leek Casserole

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 4 hrs

Total Time 4 hrs 25 mins

Servings 8 servings

Calories 496 kcal

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into large bite sized pieces)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ pound leeks, washed well and sliced (about three leeks)
8 oz mushrooms halved
½ small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
14 oz bag cubed country style stuffing mix or homemade cubed bread crumbs if preferred
½ cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh chopped herbs (I used rosemary, sage, thyme and parsley)

Heat butter and olive oil in skillet over medium high heat
Add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly browned
Remove from pan and set aside
Add onions to skillet and saute for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften
Add mushrooms and leeks and continue to saute until slightly softened, about 4-5 minutes
Add minced garlic and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes
Sprinkle veggies with flour and stir to coat
Slowly stir in lemon juice, broth and then cream and chicken and let simmer for 2-3 minutes
Remove from heat
Stir in stuffing, half of the cheese and fresh chopped herbs
Transfer to slow cooker that has been sprayed with nonstick spray
Top with remaining cheese
Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 until chicken is fully cooked

Calories: 496 kcal Carbohydrates: 45 g Protein: 26 g Fat: 22 g Saturated Fat: 11 g Cholesterol: 133 mg Sodium: 923 mg Potassium: 523 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 5 g Vitamin A: 875 IU Vitamin C: 4.9 mg Calcium: 180 mg Iron: 3.7 mg

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Slow Cooker Fresh Herb Chicken Casserole

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