Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

I have noticed in this hard economic time more and more people are turning to food that cost less, that means for meat most people are eating more and more chicken. In fact, my husband who works for a local grocery store as a meat cutter says the beef sales are down about 30% from last year but the chicken sales are up 25%. With us all eat more and more chicken that means we are probably eating it night after night which becomes really mundane. So what do you do?
You find ways to keep the chicken exciting and make sure from night to night it is different. Meaning you need to find recipes that are high in flavor but still keep costs down. Then we tend to run into another problem flavor means time, right? And let’s face it most of us don’t have a lot of time to make dinner with work, kids and soccer practice. So now we need recipes for chicken breasts that are cheap, flavorful, AND don’t take much time.
You’re in luck because I just so happen to know a few, well okay a lot, of recipes just like that. Here is one that is very quick, tastes great and you can customize it to your families tastes and size.
Chicken Rice
3 c cooked rice (you can use white, brown, instant, or even Rice-a-Roni)
2 Chicken breast cooked and cubed (I will cook 5-6 breast for my family of 4 and then freeze the other rest)
1-2 c of your choice of frozen veggies (I personally like something green, like broccoli, peas, or green beans with mine)
You add all of this together on Medium heat adding a little water if necessary for 10-15 minutes. Then season with pepper a little salt and if you choose, garlic powder.
Serves 4.
This recipe above will feed four and it only cost me about 5 dollars to make. That ends up costing just over $1 a person and that to me is absolutely amazing. Would you like another simple recipe to keep you going for another day? Of course you do, so here it is.
Chicken and gravy
4 Chicken Breast
2 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup
1 c Rice uncooked (again white, brown, instant, or whatever)
2 c water for regular rice (1 ¼ c for instant)
You pour the rice into the crock-pot and then add the water. You will then gently put the chicken on top of the rice, the chicken will move the rice a bit and it is no big deal. Then you pour the soup in cover it up and cook. Cook for 8-9 hours on Low and 5 on High. Serve with your choice of veggie.
Serves 4.
This recipe cost a little more, but I average about $6, so that is $1. 50 per person. At that price you should be able to stay under budget every month for food, or just reduce how much you budget.
I hope you have enjoyed this recipes and look forward to teaching you more.

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.