Slow Cooker Chicken Chasseur

4.72 from 7 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Chasseur with tender chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, wine, and herbs. This easy and popular French recipe, also known as Hunter’s Chicken, is definitely a family favourite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time4 15

Total Time4 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Chicken Chasseur Recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken Chasseur

Servings:

Calories: 686kcal

Author: Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes

Equipment

Ingredients

8 chicken thighs , skinless and boneless
2 tbsp flour for the chicken
salt and pepper to season chicken
2 tbsp butter , divided
1 tbsp light olive oil
3 shallots , roughly chopped
60 ml (¼ cup) white wine or vermouth
250 g (8oz) button mushrooms, halved or quartered
3 garlic cloves , minced
2 large tomatoes , roughly chopped seeds removed
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt
½ black pepper
1 tsp dried mixed herbs , Herbs de Provence ideally
2 chicken stock cubes , crumbled
120 ml (½ cup) white wine or water
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp fresh tarragon , leaves picked
1 tbsp flat leaf parsley , chopped

Instructions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and lightly dust with flour. Put a tablespoon of the butter and the oil in a pan or directly in your crockpot if it allows for searing. Fry the chicken thighs over medium-high heat until golden. Set aside.
8 chicken thighs, 2 tbsp flour, salt and pepper, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp light olive oil
Melt the rest of the butter in your pan / crockpot. Sauté the shallots for five-7 minutes, until slightly softened.
3 shallots
Add the wine and continue to cook, stirring, until almost completely reduced. Add the mushrooms and garlic and continue to cook for five minutes.
60 ml (¼ cup) white wine or vermouth, 250 g (8oz) button mushrooms, halved or quartered, 3 garlic cloves
Stir in the tomato paste, chopped fresh tomatoes, salt, pepper, bay leaves and herbs. Add the chicken stock cubes and water or wine. Place the chicken thighs on top together with the bay leaves. Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 3-4 hours, or on LOW for 6-7 hours. Stir halfway though if you can.
1 tsp salt, 1 tsp dried mixed herbs, ½ black pepper, 2 large tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 chicken stock cubes, 120 ml (½ cup) white wine or water, 2 bay leaves
Discard the bay leaves and check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper if needed. Serve sprinkled with parsley or tarragon.
1 tbsp fresh tarragon, 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley

Notes

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN CHASSEUR

I have to say mashed potatoes tops my serving suggestions list! This slow cooker chicken casserole is also delicious served with rice or noodles, with plenty of crusty bread to mop up all that delicious Chasseur sauce!

I prefer to serve white wine such as Pouilly-Fumé with this French dish although a light red wine such as Pinot would also work.

STORING AND FREEZING

You can keep any leftovers in the fridge for 3 days or freeze them for up to three months. Always make sure to reheat until piping hot before serving.

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