3 easy crock pot chicken dinners that won’t disappoint

04-05-2021

Chicken is inexpensive, versatile, and available year-round. Although it can be satisfying on its own, it can be used in millions of recipes for soups, stews, pasta, and even rice. It is also healthy! Above all, chicken is very easy to prepare and cook, especially in a slow cooker.

Here are 3 easy crock pot chicken dinners you must try:

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

What do you need:

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cans of condensed cream of mushroom cream
• 1 1/2 cups of milk
• 1 cup converted long grain white rice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to cover
• 6 tablespoons of butter
• 1 package 1-ounce dry onion soup mix
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

In a medium bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, rice, and soup mix. Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker and put 1 tablespoon of butter on top of each. For the mushroom soup mix over the chicken, season with salt and pepper and then sprinkle with Parmesan. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 hours over low heat.

Slow-Cooked Chicken Stroganoff

What do you need:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 1 can of condensed cream of chicken
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 small package Italian-style dry salad dressing mix

In a slow cooker, combine chicken, margarine, and salad dressing mix. Cover and simmer for 5 to 6 hours. When done, add the cream of chicken soup and cream cheese and cook for an additional 1 1/2 hours on high. It is recommended to serve on top of cooked pasta or rice.

Thai Style Crock Pot Chicken Thighs

What do you need:

• 1 kilogram of chicken thighs without skin
• 3/4 cup light coconut milk
• 3/4 cup hot sauce
• 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts to cover
• 1/4 cup peanut butter chunks
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro to cover
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of white sugar

In a large bowl, combine the coconut milk, sauce, peanut butter, ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, and white sugar. Stir to combine the ingredients well. Place the chicken thighs in a slow cooker and pour the coconut milk mixture all over it. Mix to coat the chicken with sauce. Cover and cook for 8 to 9 hours over low heat. When ready, sprinkle with cilantro and garnish with chopped peanuts.

These easy crock pot chicken dinners are sure to satisfy your appetite!