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Hungry Hunter’s Casserole (Instant Pot or Crockpot)


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

A hearty casserole stew filled with sausage, chicken and sauerkraut.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (12 oz) package beef smoked sausage, sliced into quarter inch rounds
  • 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp caraway seed or fennel
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sauerkraut (drained)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions:

  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the oil and swirl around. Add in the smoked sausage and brown for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the chicken. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  2. Stir in the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, caraway seed to coat the chicken.
  3. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. 
  4. Add in the sauerkraut and tomatoes.
  5. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 4 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  6. Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. In a small bowl stir together 2 Tbsp of cornstarch with 2-3 Tbsp of water, until smooth. Then pour the mixture into the Instant Pot. The cornstarch mixture will thicken up contents of pot quickly. 
  7. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Top with cheese, if desired.

Slow Cooker Instructions:

  1. Add sausage, chicken, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, caraway seed, broth sauerkraut and tomatoes into slow cooker. 
  2. In a small bowl stir together 2 Tbsp of cornstarch with 2-3 Tbsp of water, until smooth. Then pour the mixture into the slow cooker and stir it in.  
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. 
  4. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Top with cheese, if desired.
  • Category: Chicken and Sausage
  • Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker