Farmhouse chicken casserole
Farmhouse Chicken Casserole
Nutritional Information: 6 servings
Calories: 538 · Fat: 19.7g · Cholesterol: 135mg · Sodium: 477mg · Carbohydrates: 36.2g · Fiber 6.9g · Sugar: 2.9g · Protein: 50.4g · WW+: 13pts
Ingredients:
1lb red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 carrots, halved length wise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 T. canola oil
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 T. instant tapicoa
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 cups of rustic homemade croutons
Directions:
1. Microwave potatoes, carrots, and oil in bowl, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 min. ; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in broth and tapioca. Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 4 hours on low.
2. Transfer chicken to cutting board, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces. Stir cheese into slow cooker until melted and mixture is thickened slightly. Gently stir in shredded chicken and peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. (If to thick you can adjust consistency with extra hot broth if needed) Sprinkle with croutons and let sit until casserole is heated through, about 5 min. Serve.
