Autumn Harvest Chicken Food

AUTUMN CHICKEN WITH HARVEST VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Mix together prepared squash, parsnips, celery and carrots. Place into the bowl of a crockpot.
• Separate the leek slices into rings, and arrange over the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with cranberries, then place the chicken thighs on top.
• Mix broth with the salt and pepper, and pour over the contents. Lay the sprigs of thyme on top.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or until the meat has completely cooked. This will depend largely on the size the of thighs.
• Remove the chicken from the pot, and set aside. Turn crockpot to HIGH.
• In a small cup, mix together the cornstarch and cold water. Stir into the vegetables and broth. Return the chicken to the pot.
• Cook on high for approximately 20 minutes, to thicken the sauce.
• Serve with fresh bread -- bought from the store of course, because you've already worked hard enough today. :).

AUTUMN HARVEST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Prepare rice as directed on the package.
• Meanwhile, create a large pocket in each chicken breast by cutting a horizontal slit nearly through to the other side along the thin, long edge of the chicken breast.
• Stir cranberries and walnuts into the cooked rice. Open up each chicken breast and place an equal portion of the hot rice into each pocket.
• Place chicken in the prepared pan and arrange so pieces don't touch or overlap. Lightly spray tops of chicken breasts with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 18 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

AUTUMN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Peel the pumpkin or squash.
• Remove the seeds and any fibrous bits and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
• In a large bowl, heat the oil and fry the onion for 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the cinnamon and, if using the ground ginger, stir that in too.
• If you are using fresh, it will be added later.
• Cook for a couple more minutes and then add in the chicken.
• Fry until the chicken is browned slightly on all sides.
• Add the tomatoes and sugar.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper if you like, although I don't feel the dish needs any, and then add the chickpeas and pumpkin.
• Make sure the dish is evenly mixed and then cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
• If you are using fresh ginger, add it in about half way through this process.
• Once the pumpkin is cooked, depending on how runny you like your stew, you may want to thicken it up with a bit of cornstarch and water.
• Just mix the two together and stir in the stew and leave for a couple minutes to thicken.
• Stir in the chopped coriander just before serving.

AUTUMN HARVEST STEW

Steps:

• Dump all veggies, chicken, salt, pepper and olive oil into crockpot and stir. Tie herbs together with string and put in the pot (you can put them in top or bury them in among the veggies). Pour in liquids. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.

AUTUMN CHICKEN FOR THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Spread whole artichokes over bottom of crock pot.
• Add half of mushrooms.
• Layer chicken over mushrooms.
• Top chicken with marinated artichoke hearts and their liquid.
• Add remaining mushrooms.
• Pour wine and vinaigrette over all ingredients.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
• Garnish with paprika, if desired.