Southwest Chicken Stew For The Crock Pot Food

SLOW-COOKED SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a 2- or 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, broth, tomatoes, chicken, salsa, corn and seasonings. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°., Shred chicken with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve over rice. If desired, serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Freeze option: After shredding chicken, freeze cooled mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Place the chicken, onion and carrots in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the apple juice, garlic, salt, cinnamon and pepper; pour over vegetables., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken from slow cooker; shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices; stir in apricots. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker; heat though. Serve with couscous. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with couscous.

EASY CROCK POT CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and stir well.
• Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.
• As you serve the stew, fish out the bay leaves and garlic cloves.

CROCK POT SOUTHWEST CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Place chicken in crock pot.
• Combine beans, red peppers, tomatoes, onion, salt and peppr. Pour over chicken.
• Cover and cook on High 2 to 3 hours or until chicken is no longer pink.
• Serve over rice.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Stir before serving.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN STEW FOR THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• 1. First: Place all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high for 2 hours.
• 2. Second: Add these ingredients. Stir and cook 1 hour on high.
• 3. Third: Cook rice in microwave safe dish and add to crock pot.( In place of the water and bullion you may use 1/2 cup of chicken broth). --- Remove chicken from pot - shred or dice and return to pot. Stir to mix in and cook on low for 1 hour, taste to adjust seasoning if needed. --- Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips and sprinkle top of stew with shredded cheese.

DOWN SOUTH CROCK POT CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Place cut up chicken in crock pot.
• Mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl, and pour over chicken; stir to coat chicken with flour.
• Add remaining ingredients (except green beans) and mix well.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or high 4-5 hours.
• Add green beans (optional) 1 hour before serving.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Empty salsa into a slow cooker/crock pot.
• Mince Cilantro and place 2 Tblsp into crock pot (optional).
• Empty Corn and Black beans into crock pot.
• Set Crock pot to Low for 8 hours, or high for 4 hours.
• Serve chicken with the corn & black beans on the side, and enjoy.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Place beans in medium bowl; add enough water to cover. Let stand overnight to soak.
• Drain beans; discard water. Place beans and all remaining ingredients except cilantro in 3 1/2 to 4-quart Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker; mix well.
• Cover; cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours.
• To serve, remove chicken from slow cooker with slotted spoon. Remove chicken from bones; discard bones. Cut chicken into pieces; return chicken to slow cooker. Add cilantro; mix well.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken and broth (if using) in slow cooker.
• Lay chicken on top and cover.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours.
• Before serving remove and shred chicken. Chicken broth can be added at this point if a thinner consistency is desired.
• Cook 30 minutes longer on low.
• Can be served with rice, cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips.