The 14 Day Crockpot Plan: Quick and Easy Slow Dump Dinners (2016)
Chapter 2. Crock Pot Chicken Recipes
Chicken is lean and an excellent source of protein. Here are some of remarkable crock pot recipes that you can try at home especially on busy weekdays:
Recipe 1: Sweet Garlic Chicken
This is an easy recipe that can be cooked using your pantry staples. It is best paired with roasted vegetables or brown rice.
You will need:
- 4 pieces skinless chicken thighs
- 5 tablespoon honey
- Half a cup of tomato ketchup
- Half a cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves minced garlic
-½ spoon basil leaves (dried)
How to Prepare:
- Combine all the ingredients except the chicken to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken pieces into the crock pot then, pour in the mixture. Make sure the meat is well coated.
- Cook for 6 to 7 hours. Enjoy!
Tip: You may also wrap the chicken parts in foil for more even cooking, and meat filled with moisture. Plus, less mess too.
Recipe 2: Creamy Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms
This dish is extremely easy to prepare, but tastes like the work a master chef– subtle and smooth.
You will need:
- 4 piece skinless chicken breast (deboned)
- 240 grams sliced shitake mushrooms
- 240 grams sliced button mushrooms
- Half a cup white wine
- 240 grams cream cheese
- 300 grams or a can of cream of mushroom
- 1/3 cup butter
- 250 grams angel hair pasta
- Chopped onion leeks
How to Prepare:
- Boil water, cook pasta according to the package instructions. Set aside.
- Brown the chicken in oil over medium heat (optional).
- Combine the cream of mushroom, white wine, butter, cream cheese in the cooker and then, arrange the chicken on top.
- Cook it under low heat for 5 hours.
- Sprinkle with fresh onion leeks when done. Eat with the cooked pasta. Enjoy!
Recipe 3: Zesty Citrus Chicken
This is a juicy and flavorful dish that you would surely love to eat over again. It is best eaten with brown rice or pasta. You may even eat it on its own.
You will need:
- 1 kilogram chicken breast
-¼ cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 minced garlic cloves
-¼ cup butter
- A teaspoon of fresh parsley, chopped
- A teaspoon of chicken bouillon
- A dash of dried oregano powder
- A pinch of salt and pepper
How to Prepare:
- Combine salt, pepper and dried oregano in a bowl. Then rub it directly to the chicken.
- Melt the butter in a pan then, brown the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Place the chicken in the crock pot followed by the water, chicken bouillon and the lemon juice.
- Allow to cook for 6 hours under low heat or 3 hours on high heat. When cooked, add in the parsley. Enjoy!
Recipe 4: Crock Pot Chicken Barbecue
Make a unique twist in your usual chicken BBQ by having it slow cooked in a crock pot. It is best served with whole wheat bread, fried/baked potatoes.
You will need:
- Frozen chicken breasts, skin removed
- 1/ cup brown sugar
-½ cup yogurt
- 350ml barbecue sauce
- 30 ml. Worcestershire sauce
How to Prepare:
- Put the frozen chicken breast in the crock pot.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Mix in thoroughly, and pour over the chicken.
- Cook for 6 to 7 hours on low heat or 3 to 4 hours under high heat.
Tip: Line the cooker pot with aluminum foil for more efficient cooking and easy clean up.
Recipe 5: Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Beans
In this recipe, you will be using sweet potatoes, which is healthier than the ordinary potato. Peanut butter is also one of the ingredients to pacify the spiciness.
You will need:
- 240grams chicken breast, without skin and deboned
- 4 pieces sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 cans of unsalted red beans
- 2 cups green peppers, chopped
- A cup of diced tomatoes
- Half a cup green chili, chopped
- 500ml. low salt chicken broth
- 1 spoon cajun powder
- 2 spoons peanut butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
How to Prepare:
- Combine the potatoes, beans, bell pepper, tomatoes. Chile, cajun powder, chicken broth and garlic in the cooker.
- Add in the chicken cubes, make sure everything is coated.
- Cook for 6 hours on high heat, and up to 10 hours under low heat.
- Once cooked, put in the peanut butter and stir thoroughly. Serve and enjoy!