Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

 

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"This chicken stroganoff is so good and so easy to make in the slow cooker on a busy day. It is a simple, creamy sauce with cubed chicken breast. Serve over hot cooked rice or pasta."  Comment from All Recipes

Looks delicious, easy and could be part of my food routine.

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Honey Garlic Chicken - Many Versions

Photo source:  Stephanie O'Dea

There is nothing like the aroma of a meal cooking in the crock pot.  In my working days, I walked in the door from a hard day's work to the smell of a delicious meal ready to eat.  Be instantly de-stressed!  

How about the combination of honey and garlic?  It is one of my favorite appetizers when I order Chinese takeout.  This chicken dish would be perfect with rice, steamed broccoli and a salad with rolls.

This year, I'm focusing on frugal cooking . . . lots of chicken. Another focus that goes along with frugal cooking is freezer cooking.  This meal would be perfect for two meals for two people . . . freeze half to enjoy another day later in the month! I love having a great selection of meals ready to go in the freezer for those busy or lazy days.

VERSION 1

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VERSION 2

Photo source:  Mom On Timeout

"This delicious Honey Garlic Chicken recipe will make you want to stay in instead of ordering takeout! Sweet, savory, sticky and with just the right amount of spice, this Honey Chicken recipe is the perfect way to top off a bowl of steamed rice or vegetables."  Comment from Mom On Timeout

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VERSION 3

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"Easier than take-out! Our easy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe made in the crockpot or instant pot is simple, delicious, and only five ingredients!"  Comment from Mama Loves Food

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VERSION 4

Photo source: Taste of Home

"This easy recipe for slow-cooker honey garlic chicken features boneless, skinless chicken thighs simmered to tender perfection in a sticky, sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce."  Comment from Taste of Home

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Slow Cooker Chili Mac

 

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"This easy Slow Cooker Chili Mac has all the cozy chili flavors with tender pasta and melty cheese in one comforting dish. Perfect crockpot comfort food ready in 4-6 hours with minimal prep!"  Comment from Bless This Mess Please

I'm so glad I found this recipe.  Love slow cooker recipes and love chili mac!

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Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes

 

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"Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes are an easy and impressive slow cooker side dish – the best of both worlds! Tender potatoes are served in a garlicky, cheesy, and deliciously seasoned cream sauce. Using the Crockpot makes this classic side dish so easy!"  Comment from The Recipe Rebel

Ashley at The Recipe Rebel has put together an outstanding article to go along with the recipe that includes everything you want to know about scalloped potatoes.  

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Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken

Doesn't that chicken look awesome?  Reminds me of the yummy rotisserie chicken we buy at the grocery store.

How can you go wrong with 40 garlic cloves, white wine and cognac cooked in the slow cooker until it is about to fall off the bone?  I look forward to making this chicken!

The photo and recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 
• 3 tablespoons dry white wine 
• 2 tablespoons cognac 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter 
• 1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb), skin removed, cut into 8 pieces 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 
• 40 cloves garlic (about 4 whole heads), peeled 
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Directions

Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir broth, wine and cognac; set aside. 

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. 

Sprinkle chicken pieces evenly with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook 5 minutes, turning once, until golden. Place chicken in slow cooker.

Add garlic to drippings in skillet; cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic begins to brown. 

Stir in broth mixture, scraping skillet to loosen brown particles. Boil 2 minutes or until sauce is reduced to about 1 cup. 

Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with thyme.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165°F). Garnish with parsley.

Spicy Hot Chicken Legs

I have always loved the taste of Spicy Chicken Wings with the blue cheese sauce, but don't really like chicken wings since they are so bony with little meat and seems to be all skin which totally grosses me out.

Chicken drumsticks are my favorite and I'm thrilled to have found this recipe! Why didn't I think of this?

Another thing I love is that this is a slow cooker recipe . . . throw in all the ingredients, turn it on and walk away!!  Cooking really doesn't get easier and the resulting aroma is an added benefit.

Please note that if you like crispier chicken, bake them in the oven at 400 degrees for the last 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 12 chicken drumsticks 
• 1 (5 ounce) bottle hot red pepper sauce 
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed 
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 
• salt and pepper to taste 
• 1 1/2 cups blue cheese salad dressing 

Directions

Put the chicken in a slow cooker and top with with pieces of butter.

Add the hot sauce over the chicken.

Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. 

Set slow cooker on high, cover and cook for 3 hours or until tender.

Serve chicken with the blue cheese dressing on the side. 

For crispier chicken, bake in a 400 degrees F oven for the final 30 minutes.

Recipe and Photo Source: Food Love RR

Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken

Even though I am not working away from my home, the crock pot still gets a good workout.  It is one of the best culinary inventions ever.  Although it takes hours and hours for the food to cook, it is no fuss cooking at its finest.

Love the creamy texture of cream of chicken soup and cream cheese combined with the tanginess of Italian salad dressing mix.  Anything is better with either one of these ingredients!

Serve with rice or mashed potatoes, a side dish like steamed broccoli or salad and some buttered biscuits and you have an awesome meal with little effort . . . just time!

Ingredients

• 3 lb chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 package (2/3 ounce) Italian salad dressing mix
• 4 tbsp butter, divided - 2 tbsp melted
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 can (10 1/2 ounce) cream of chicken soup
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth

Directions

Place chicken pieces in a crock pot and sprinkle with Italian salad dressing mix. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Cook on Low for 4-6 hours.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauce pan and saute onion and garlic. Add cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and chicken broth. Stir until smooth.

Add mixture to the crock pot and cook on Low for an additional hour.

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