Slow Cooker Recipes
Stewed Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 Tyson fresh boneless, skinless chicken thigh cutlets
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 onion, peeled, cut into thin wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 packages chicken flavor ramen noodle soup
Instructions
- Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In 2 1/2 to 3 quart slow cooker, layer potatoes, onion and chicken.
- Sprinkle with thyme and pepper.
- Add bay leaves.
- In small bowl, blend 1 cup water and seasoning packets from ramen noodles (reserve noodles); pour mixture over chicken and vegetables.
- Add remaining 2 1/2 cups water. Cover.
- Cook on LOW at least 7 hours or until vegetables and chicken are tender.
- Wash hands.
- Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. Internal temperature should read 180 degrees F.
- Remove and discard bay leaves.
- Break ramen noodles up, stir into slow cooker.
- Cover, cook on HIGH for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring gently once.
- Gently stir before serving to shred chicken and mix well.
- Serve stew in large bowls with a salad, if desired.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers immediately.