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Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
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1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut in large chunks
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8 chicken thighs or drumsticks, lightly salted
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2 garlic cloves, sliced 14 oz chicken stock
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1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 onion, finely sliced 2 celery sticks, thickly sliced
1 sprig rosemary
Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 carrots, thickly sliced 1 leek, thickly sliced
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directions
4. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker and add the stock, rosemary, and lemon zest. 5. Cook on high for 2.5–3 hours or until chicken is tender. 6. Check seasoning and add lemon juice to taste. Top with parsley before serving.
1. In a large frying pan, heat oil and fry salted chicken on high until brown. 2. Transfer chicken to the slow cooker. Add flour and stir. 3. In the frying pan on high heat, fry the onion, celery, carrots, leeks, and potatoes until lightly browned. Add garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
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