Slow Cooker Autumn Chicken Recipes

SLOW-COOKER MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat.
• Add chicken to slow cooker; pour 1/4 cup water over chicken. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender and easy to shred.
• Transfer chicken to cutting board; cool slightly. Shred chicken, then toss with 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Discard remaining liquid.
• To Freeze: Divide chicken into 2 portions (about 2 cups each). Place each portion in freezer container or resealable freezer plastic bag. Label with date. Cover and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 1 hour. Transfer to freezer; freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight or until completely thawed. Use in recipes calling for cooked chicken.
• To Make in Oven: Heat oven to 425°F. Place rack in large rimmed sheet pan. Spray rack and pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Place in single layer on rack in pan. Roast 33 to 38 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of largest thigh reads 180°F and meat is tender enough to shred. Remove from oven; let rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Toss shredded chicken in pan liquid to coat.

CROCK POT AUTUMN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Peel and chop carrots and parsnips and place them in the bottom of the crock pot.
• Sprinkle with garlic.
• Place chicken on top.
• Pour in broth.
• Cut squash into chunks and slice off the skin.
• Place on top of chicken.
• Sprinkle desired amounts of salt, pepper and nutmeg on top of squash and drizzle enough honey on top to lightly cover the squash.
• Cook on low 8-10 hours.

AUTUMN APPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with apples., Add onion to same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in barbecue sauce, apple cider and honey; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over chicken and apples. Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.Freeze option: Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally.

SLOW COOKER AUTUMN DELIGHT

Steps:

• Whisk cream of mushroom soup, water, and onion soup mix in a slow cooker until thoroughly combined.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer onion to a bowl, leaving oil in skillet.
• Brown cube steaks in the hot skillet, about 5 minutes per side. Place cube steaks into slow cooker and top with onions. Cook on Low until cube steaks are tender, 5 to 6 hours.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain. Serve cube steaks and mushroom gravy over egg noodles.

SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN TETRAZZINI RECIPE

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
• Pour melted butter on top of chicken
• Sprinkle Italian dressing mix on top of chicken and butter.
• Top with diced onion and minced garlic.
• In a small bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, then pour over chicken.
• Cut cream cheese into small cubes and place on top.
• Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
• Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred or dice; set aside.
• Add cornstarch to the slow cooker and whisk until smooth.
• Add chicken and cooked fettuccine to the sauce in the slow cooker and mix until combined.
• Garnish with parsley and serve.