Heat vegetable oil in frying pan over MED-HIGH heat. Brown chicken then add into slow cooker insert pot with carrots and celery.
Mix McCormick Slow Cookers Country Chicken Casserole Recipe Base with ¼ cup (60 mL) water then pour over chicken and vegetables, stir through.
Cover and cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW (Keep covered during cooking. Cooking times may vary between slow cooker models).
Stir through peas and cream 15 minutes before serving. Add thyme and serve with your choice of suggested sides.
Recipe Tip
Create a quick pasta bake: toss cooked pasta through remaining casserole and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over cheese and bake until golden brown.