Chicken is a popular food item – not only because it is healthy and delicious, but also because it is fun to cook. You can never get bored with chicken meals because there are so many ways in which you can add variety to it. Chicken can be roasted, baked, grilled, sautéed, or fried. But slow – cooking chicken in the crockpot has some amazing health benefits as it retains most of the nutrients and enhances natural flavours as well. So here we present a list of five easy chicken meals that you can make in the Crockpot:
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup:
Laced with spices, onion and enchilada sauce, this chicken soup is a delightful winter treat. Fire roasted tomatoes and tortilla chips give it the crispy flavor while the sour cream and a good quantity of cheddar cheese give it a smooth, creamy texture. (Recipe at delish.com)
Moroccan Chicken:
Chicken, when combined with prunes, olives, carrots, make a healthy meal option. Add to it onions, garlic, ginger, and Moroccan spices to get a flavorful dish that you just can’t let go of! It can be served with whole wheat couscous or cauliflower rice and garnished with fresh cilantro, chopped almonds and pistachios for an appetizing meal. (Recipe at skinnytaste.com)
Crispy Chicken Carnitas:
Traditionally made with pork, carnitas can be made with different kinds of meats. This chicken carnitas recipe is super easy to cook; as all you have to do is to put all the ingredients together in the Crockpot, cook for 6-8 hours on low flame or 3-4 hours on a high flame, and then make the chicken a little crispy in the broiler. You can serve them with tacos, burritos or salads. (Recipe at gimmesomeoven.com)
Lemon Garlic Chicken & Veggies:
This recipe is super easy and super healthy as you get in with a good share of veggies. Potatoes, onions, and carrots can be substituted with some other nutritious vegetables. Instead of fresh herbs, you can use dried Italian seasoning as well. Olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic give it a distinct flavor. This dish is a perfect choice if you have a large group of friends coming over. (Recipe at neighborfoodblog.com)
Chicken Alfredo:
Made with fewer ingredients than the above two recipes, this chicken alfredo takes less than 3 hours to cook. Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pasta is enough to give it a delicious Italian flavor; while butter and heavy cream imparts a very rich and yummy texture to it. (Recipe at delish.com)
Try these easy to cook Crockpot chicken recipes and whip up a gastronomical treat for you and your family!
