Description
Crockpot-frozen chicken is the perfect option for busy chefs. It’s quick and straightforward and provides a wide range of meal options. With a minimum prep time and the slow cooker taking on much of the job, you’ll relish a tasty and tender chicken with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Thighs or Breasts of frozen chicken (4 skinless and boneless breasts or 4 – 6 legs): You can pick between bone-in or non-boneless chickens, depending on your preference. The great thing is that it doesn’t require you to thaw the chicken before cooking, making it a very convenient alternative.
- Chicken Broth (2 cups) (2 cups): This helps create a tasty base and ensures the chicken stays soft and moist. To make it healthier for your chicken, try using low-sodium broth for chicken.
- Seasonings: Salt (1 teaspoon)
- Black Pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon)
- Onion Powder (1 teaspoon)
- (1/2 teaspoon) of paprika (1/2 teaspoon)
- It is also possible to add dried herbs such as Thyme (1/2 teaspoon), rosemary (1/2 teaspoon), and oregano (1/2 teaspoon) to add flavor.
- Chicken Broth (2 cups) (2 cups): This helps create a tasty base and ensures the chicken stays soft and moist. To make it healthier for your chicken, try using low-sodium broth for chicken.
- Olive Oil or Butter (1 tablespoon) 1 tablespoon: This will help keep the chicken hydrated while giving the dish a rich flavor.
- Optional Vegetables: Carrots (2 medium, sliced)
- Potatoes (2 medium, chopped)
- Onion (1 medium, chopped)
- Vegetables provide flavor and nutrients to your food.
- Olive Oil or Butter (1 tablespoon) 1 tablespoon: This will help keep the chicken hydrated while giving the dish a rich flavor.
- Extra liquids (Optional): You can add some soy sauce (1 tablespoon) or the juice of a lemon (1 tablespoon) or white wine (1/4 cup) to the broth for a deeper level and flavor.
Instructions
Here’s a straightforward step-by-step instruction on how to cook frozen chicken in a crockpot. This recipe requires only a little effort, while the slow cooker can take care of the work.
Start by placing your frozen chicken in the Crockpot. It is not necessary to chill it. Simply add the frozen chicken straight into the slow cooker.
Then, pour the chicken broth onto the cooked chicken. This will help keep the chicken juicy and tender when it cooks. Sprinkle your preferred seasonings on top of the chicken. Be sure you sprinkle the chicken with a generous amount of seasonings for the best flavor.
If you want to cook an entire meal, add chopped vegetables like onions, carrots and potatoes. These will cook alongside the chicken, enhancing the dish with additional flavor.
Cover the crockpot and allow the temperature to be low for between 6 and 8 hours. The chicken will cook slowly and become succulent and tender. If you’d like a faster cooking time, turn the crockpot up to the highest setting for 3-4 hours.
When the cooking time has come over, you should check the temperature of the chicken’s interior to ensure that it’s at 165 degrees (74degC). You can shred the chicken using two forks or serve it in its entirety according to your preferences.
Serve the crockpot-frozen chicken with pasta, rice or a piece of bread. It will turn out incredibly soft and delicious, making it the perfect dish to serve every occasion.