Crock pot BBQ Chicken

Here is another of my favorite meals and it's really easy to make. It's also one that the leftovers are delicious. (It's also gluten-free if you make sure the bbq sauce and Worcestershire sauce don't have gluten in them)

Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts (or 2-4 depending on your preference)
  
• one 12 oz. bottle bbq sauce (that's 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup Italian dressing (I prefer Kraft Italian)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 T Worcestershire sauce

• Rice to put bbq chicken on (unless you'd prefer to have it on a salad or in a white corn tortilla wrap)
  

Directions

1. Put everything in crockpot and cook on low 6-8 hours (or high 3-4).

2. Shred chicken when there's 15-30 minutes left and put back in crockpot.

Our favorite side dishes with this meal are corn and jell-o. It's the perfect combination of flavors.
SOOO GOOD!!!!

Crock Pot Chicken Curry

I am all about yummy and easy recipes and this one is definitely that! I got this recipe from Kraft.com, but made some changes to it. I'm posting their recipe first and then I'll explain the changes I made (because I'm not sure of exact measurements for mine).

10 chicken thighs, skin removed
2 cups salsa
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. curry powder
1 cup sour cream

Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine salsa, onions and curry powder; pour over chicken. Cover.

Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours (or on HIGH for 5 hours).

Remove chicken to serving platter; cover to keep warm. Add sour cream to slow cooker; stir until well blended. Serve over the chicken.


My Version: As you can see in the picture, I added carrots and peas when I made mine the first time and served it over rice. The second time I made it I added garlic, carrots, peas, and potatoes. I also took the chicken off the bone once it was cooked and put it back in the crock pot with the vegies and sauce until we were ready to eat. It was delicious! It's not the same taste, but it reminded me of the curry bowl from Teriyaki Stix. Adding the rice and vegies makes this one recipe a complete meal!

Tips:

• From Kraft: Heat releases the fragrant flavorful oils in curry. For optimum flavor, measure the curry powder into a small microwaveable bowl and microwave on HIGH for 30 sec. before adding to the slow cooker.
  
• If you don't like spicy, don't put as much curry in and be sure to use a mild salsa.

Barbecue Chicken

2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 cups rice

Boil the chicken in water until it is almost done, drain most of the water (so you have about a cup left in the pot with the chicken). Pour the barbecue sauce on the chicken. Boil down until the barbecue sauce becomes thicker (when most of the water boils out). Shred the chicken in the sauce and let it cook into it for another 5-10 min (keep temp on high). Stir constantly.

Cook rice. Serve chicken with rice.

** Can also be done in crock pot, just add barbecue sauce and enough water to cover the chicken right away. Cook for 2-3 hours, or until chicken is cooked through. (Shred chicken when it is tender.)

Roast Beef Sandwhiches

2 cups beef broth

2 packages Au Jus

1 Pot Roast

Place ingredients in crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add additional liquid if needed throughout cooking time.

I used the Honey Sweet French Bread recipe to make the rolls. Turned out delicious!

Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken

4-6 pieces of chicken (thawed or frozen)

1 cup brown sugar

2/3 cup vinegar

¼ cup lemon/lime soda

2-3 TBSP minced garlic

2 TBSP soy sauce

1 tsp. Pepper

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Place chicken in crockpot. Mix all ingredients in bowl. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 2-4 hours.
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Can serve with mashed potatoes:

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Peel potatoes, cut into large chunks, boil in water until soft. Drain water, add a couple TBSP butter and milk. Blend everything together. Salt and pepper to taste.

Chicken Alfredo

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz. Cream cheese
1 pkg dry Italian dressing mix
1/3 soup can of water
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional)

Place all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 5-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through. When chicken is done shred into small pieces. Serve over rice, potatoes, or pasta. Top with fresh chopped parsley.