Showing posts with label Crock pot cooking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crock pot cooking. Show all posts

Monday, October 28, 2013

Crockpot Cashew Chicken

It is that time of the year again to not worry about dinner....  Use your Crockpot and dinner is ready when you get home ~ Enjoy

Crockpot Cashew Chicken.. Oh so good

Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thigh tenders or chicken breast tenders
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp ketchup
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup cashews

Directions:
Combine flour and pepper in large Ziploc bag. Add chicken. Shake to coat with flour mixture. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken about 2 minutes on each side. Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes in small bowl; pour over chicken. Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Add cashews and stir. Serve over rice. Makes 4-6 servings

Friday, April 13, 2012

Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

I have been using my crock pot all winter...  and will continue using it through out spring.  This is a fabulous and easy recipe. 
Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!

Slow Cooker Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole


Bring the fabulous flavors of Mexico to your dinner table with this slow cooked chicken casserole that’s made using Progresso® beans and Old El Paso® chiles and enchilada sauce.

Prep Time
15 Minutes

Total Time
6:20 Hrs:Mins

Makes 6 servings

2 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles

1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup

1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso® green enchilada sauce or other green chile enchilada sauce

1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

12 corn tortillas (6 inch), cut into 3/4-inch strips

3 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)

2 large tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)

2 cups chopped lettuce

1/2 cup sour cream

1.Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, spread 1 can of the green chiles. In medium bowl, mix remaining can of green chiles, the soup, enchilada sauce and mayonnaise.

2.Arrange 1/3 of the tortilla strips over chiles in cooker. Top with 1 cup of the chicken, 1/2 cup of the beans, 1/2 cup of the cheese and 1 cup of the enchilada sauce mixture, spreading to edges of cooker to completely cover tortilla strips. Repeat layers twice, reserving last 1/2 cup of cheese.

3.Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.

4.Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover; cook about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with tomatoes, lettuce and sour cream.

Makes 6 servings Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Tips

Rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe. Just remove the skin and bones, and shred the meat with 2 forks. One average rotisserie chicken yields about 3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked chicken.

Red enchilada sauce can be used. It will give a pink tint to the finished recipe.