Slow Cooker Spicy Chipotle Orange Squash Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SPICY CHIPOTLE ORANGE SQUASH

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Cut squash in half crosswise; remove seeds and membranes. Pour water into slow cooker. Place squash halves, cut sides up, in slow cooker. (If necessary, cut off pointed tip so squash stands upright.)
• In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour into squash halves.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.

ORANGE AND CHIPOTLE-KISSED BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE

Steps:

• If using a dried chipotle, soak in very hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add squash, celery and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until softened slightly, about 5 minutes. Add stock, cover and cook until vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the chipotle. Working in batches, add the orange juice concentrate and squash mixture and process until smooth. Return the soup to the pot and heat through. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnished with the pumpkin seeds, if desired.

SLOW-COOKED ORANGE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended., Place chicken and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with juice mixture. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads at least 165°, 4-5 hours., Remove chicken from slow cooker; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Spoon over chicken; top with orange zest.

SAVORY SLOW COOKER SQUASH AND APPLE DISH

Steps:

• Combine the squash, apples, cranberries, onion, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or until the squash is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally while cooking.

ORANGE-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the broth, marmalade, oil, vinegar, chipotle pepper, honey, chili powder and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°., Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Place cooking juices in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

CHIPOTLE MAPLE ROASTED SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine the chipotle pepper, sauce, margarine and syrup in a small food processor and process until smooth.
• In a plastic baggie, combine all ingredients and toss to coat. (Let sit in the fridge for a few hours if possible.).
• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread the squash out evenly on one layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with optional salt.
• Bake for 10 minutes, and then stir/toss.
• Bake another 10-15 minutes until squash is tender, stirring occasionally.

SLOW-COOKER SPICY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until each piece is evenly browned on both sides, turning once. Transfer chicken to slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with seasoning mix, garlic powder and cumin. Add onions and peppers; cover with lid. Cook on HIGH 5 hours or until chicken is done (165°F).
• Transfer chicken to platter. Carefully ladle liquid from slow cooker into 1-qt. glass measuring cup. Add enough boiling water to reserved liquid to measure 1 qt. (4 cups). Return liquid to slow cooker. Add rice; stir. Cover; let stand 5 min. Fluff rice with fork. Serve with chicken.