Chicken in the Crockpot

By Ken Kudra

The chicken and the crockpot are made for each other. Chicken is arguably the most versatile meat on the planet. Using a crockpot makes it easy to make everything from soup to entrees with your chicken. You could probably make a different chicken dish every night of the year using your crockpot without worrying about duplication.

The crockpot keeps the chicken meat moist and tender. It is easy to make any recipe lower in fat in the crockpot by removing the chicken skin and any excess areas of fat you find. Since a crockpot uses moist heat, you do not need to worry about the meat drying out without that protective layer. For those that prefer to leave the skin on, try browning the pieces before placing them in the crockpot. It will make your finished dish look very appetizing.

With crockpot chicken, you can make one-dish dinners, stews, entrees, or soups without a problem. Simply drop in all the ingredients in the morning and by the time you get home, you will be greeted with a delicious hot meal.

Simple Chicken Meals

You will find a great many easy ways to prepare chicken with the crockpot. You can make anything from chicken stroganoff to a roast chicken that falls off the bone. The sheer variety of recipes will astound you. If you like ethnic foods, you can try Chicken Parmesan or chicken tacos, all made in the crockpot.

Chicken soup recipes are also good choices for the crockpot. They are easy... just toss in your ingredients before you leave in the morning and you get to come home to a comforting bowl of soup! It is good on a cold night or when you are feeling under the weather. Serve it up with some fresh crusty bread for a complete meal.

Creative Recipes

Just because you are using a crockpot does not mean you cannot get creative. Try something new like a chicken ratatouille, chicken teriyaki or make your own version of chicken pot pie. For something filling, you cannot beat a good chicken stew. Use thighs for extra flavor and goodness. If you want your meals to be extra healthy, try chicken quinoa or a hearty chicken and lentil soup.

If you have children, brown sugar chicken is one of the best crockpot meals you can feed them. They will love the sweetness with a bit of tanginess behind it. You can also please them with a simple dish made with canned cream soup and chicken. Serve it over noodles or rice. They will probably really enjoy salsa chicken. Just add some of your favorite salsa and some vegetables to your chicken for this easy dish.

So, unpack your crockpot. Fill it with whatever chicken you have in your freezer. Use wings, thighs, breasts or even a whole chicken. Add a few tasty ingredients and go on with your day. When you are done, come home to a delicious meal just waiting to be dished up. - 30289

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