This easy Jamie Oliver slow cooker chicken casserole is a hearty and comforting meal. With tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy mustard sauce, it’s perfect for a busy day. You can swap in any veggies you have on hand for a customizable, delicious dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients Needed
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) Chicken thighs, Boneless and skinless
- 50 g (1/2 cup) Plain flour
- 2 Large onions, peeled and chopped
- 3 Sticks of Celery, trimmed and chopped into small pieces
- 500 g (4 cups) Carrots, peeled and chopped
- 200 g (7 oz) Smoked bacon lardons
- 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) Chicken stock
- 2 tbsp Wholegrain mustard
- 2 tsp Dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
- 4 tbsp Creme fraiche
- 3 tbsp Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole
- Fry the bacon: Fry the bacon lardons in a small frying pan or the bottom of your slow cooker pan (if it can be used on the hob). Let them crisp up and turn golden brown.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl while cooking bacon and coat them thoroughly in plain flour.
- Prepare the slow cooker: Once the bacon is done, add the onions, celery, carrots, and bacon pieces to your slow cooker (or leave the bacon in the frying pan if you’re using it).
- Add the chicken and stock: Sit the flour-coated chicken pieces on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker. Mix the chicken stock, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper, then pour into the slow cooker around the chicken.
- Cook the casserole: Put the lid on and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for at least 6 hours.
- Finish and serve: Once cooked, stir in the creme fraiche and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Recipe Tips
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs: They stay juicy and tender during the slow cooking process, making the casserole more flavorful.
- Brown the bacon first: This adds extra flavor and crispy bits that enhance the dish.
- Don’t skip the flour coating on the chicken: It helps thicken the sauce and makes the chicken extra tender.
- Add fresh parsley just before serving: This keeps the parsley bright and fresh, adding a burst of flavor and color to the dish.
How To Store And Rehea Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the leftover casserole cool to room temperature. Once cooled, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Allow the casserole to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Reheat: Heat the casserole in a saucepan over low-medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully heated.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 4 servings per recipe)
- Calories: 463
- Total Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 123mg
- Sodium: 207mg
- Potassium: 1239mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 27g
Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:
- Jamie Oliver Chicken Pasta Bake
- Jamie Oliver Chicken Curry Slow Cooker
- Jamie Oliver Roast Chicken
- Jamie Oliver Chicken And Mushroom Pie
Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole
Description
This easy Jamie Oliver slow cooker chicken casserole is a hearty and comforting meal. With tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy mustard sauce, it’s perfect for a busy day. You can swap in any veggies you have on hand for a customizable, delicious dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
To serve:
Instructions
- Fry the bacon: Fry the bacon lardons in a small frying pan or the bottom of your slow cooker pan (if it can be used on the hob). Let them crisp up and turn golden brown.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl while cooking bacon and coat them thoroughly in plain flour.
- Prepare the slow cooker: Once the bacon is done, add the onions, celery, carrots, and bacon pieces to your slow cooker (or leave the bacon in the frying pan if you’re using it).
- Add the chicken and stock: Sit the flour-coated chicken pieces on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker. Mix the chicken stock, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper, then pour into the slow cooker around the chicken.
- Cook the casserole: Put the lid on and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for at least 6 hours.
- Finish and serve: Once cooked, stir in the creme fraiche and chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs: They stay juicy and tender during the slow cooking process, making the casserole more flavorful.
- Brown the bacon first: This adds extra flavor and crispy bits that enhance the dish.
- Don’t skip the flour coating on the chicken: It helps thicken the sauce and makes the chicken extra tender.
- Add fresh parsley just before serving: This keeps the parsley bright and fresh, adding a burst of flavor and color to the dish.
Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole