Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

These recipes use chicken for quick and easy main courses.   Try the Quick and Easy Chicken Enchiladas early in the week and the Mexican-Style Chicken and Rice Wraps later in the week.   Two quick and easy meal ideas. MEXICAN STYLE CHICKEN AND RICE WRAPS1 tbsp canola oil1 lb boneless skinless chicken2 cups water1 cup chunky salsa (heat to suit your taste)1 pkg (1 1/4-oz) Taco Seasoning2 cups minute rice, uncookedFlour tortillasShredded cheddar cheeseCut chicken into 1/4-inch thick strips. Heat the oil in a large skillet, add chicken and cook until lightly browned. Add the water, salsa and taco seasoning. Stir to mix and heat to boiling. Stir in the rice. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into warmed tortillas. Top with cheese. Wrap tortilla around filling tucking in one end to enclose the filling. QUICK AND EASY CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS1 jar (12-oz) chunky salsa2 cups (8-oz) cubed Velveeta cheese3 cups chopped cooked chicken4 8-inch flour tortillas1 can (2 1/4-oz) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained and chopped1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a medium saucepan combine the salsa and Velveeta. Cook, stirring occasionally over medium heat until the cheese melts; set aside 1 1/4 cups of the sauce and keep warm. Stir chicken into the remaining sauce. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the four tortillas and spoon down the centers. Roll up tortillas. Place the filled tortillas, seam side down, in a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. To serve, spoon the reserved sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and chopped olives. Enjoy!

Are you looking for some new ways to cook chicken without spending a lot of time in your kitchen? If so, I have 3 delicious chicken recipes to share with you!These recipes are all made in the crock pot (slow cooker). They only take a few minutes to prepare. If you are a busy mom, I think you will enjoy these recipes. Crock Pot Cooking TipsFill your slow cooker at least 1/2 full for the best slow cooking results. Tender vegetables such as fresh mushrooms, tomatoes or zucchini will only need to be added for the last 45 minutes of cooking time, otherwise you could over cook them. To assure even cooking of meat, be sure there is some space between the pieces to allow for circulation of heat and seasonings. Some vegetables, especially onions and carrots, often take longer to cook than meat. Always place them at the bottom of the slow cooker. Chicken Marengo2 1/2 to 3 lb. frying chicken, cut up1 (1 1/2 oz) pkg. spaghetti sauce mix1/2 c. dry white wine2 fresh tomatoes, quartered1/4 lb. fresh mushroomsPlace chicken parts in crock pot. Combine dry spaghetti mix with wine; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Turn control to high; add tomatoes and mushrooms. Cover, cook on high for 40 additional minutes. Zucchini Chicken 1 frying chicken, cut up 1 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 lb. zucchini, cut into thin slices 1/2 c. chicken bouillon 1 (4 oz. ) can mushrooms, drained Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt. Combine flour, salt, pepper, cheese and paprika; coat chicken with mixture. Place zucchini in bottom of crock pot. Pour bouillon over zucchini. Arrange coated chicken on top. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until tender. Turn to high and add mushrooms and cook for an addition 15-20 minutes. Cheesy Chicken 6 boneless chicken breasts 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 2 (10. 75-oz. ) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 1 (10. 75-oz. ) can condensed cheddar cheese soup Rub chicken breasts with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place chicken in slow cooker and pour soups over the top. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low.