Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook (83 page)

1 envelope dry onion soup mix

fresh basil,
or
oregano, chopped

1. Arrange chicken in slow cooker.

2. Combine all remaining ingredients, except fresh herbs, in good-sized mixing bowl. Pour over chicken.

3. Cover. Cook on Low 6-7 hours, or until chicken is fork-tender. (If convenient for you, stir after 3 hours of cooking.)

4. Sprinkle with fresh herbs just before serving.

Serving suggestion: Serve with
brown and wild rice, mixed
, or
couscous
.

Variation:

1. Cut up 4 lightly cooked chicken breast halves. Place in slow cooker.

2. Add 8 ozs. sour cream, 1 envelope dry onion soup mix, and a 10¾-oz. can cream of mushroom soup. Mix together well.

3. Cover and cook on Low 3-4 hours.

Sherry Conyers

McPherson, KS

Angel Chicken Pasta

Lena Sheatfer

Port Matilda, PA

Makes 4 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 5-6 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4- to 5-qt.

half a stick (4 Tbsp.) butter

1 pkg. dry Italian-style salad-dressing mix

½ cup white wine

10¾-oz. can condensed golden mushroom soup

half an 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese with chives

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

1. In large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in salad-dressing mix. Blend in wine and soup. Mix in cream cheese and stir until smooth. Do not boil.

2. Arrange chicken in slow cooker. Pour sauce over top.

3. Cover. Cook on Low 5-6 hours, or just until chicken is tender but not dry.

Serving suggestion: When ready to eat, cook
pasta
. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.

Sunday Chicken

Leona M. Slabaugh

Apple Creek, OH

Makes 6 servings

Prep. Time: 30-45 minutes

Cooking Time: 2-5 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 3- to 5-qt.

10½-oz. can cream of celery soup

½ cup white wine,
or
chicken broth

3½ lbs. chicken, cut-up,
divided

paprika

salt

pepper

1. Combine soup and wine in a small bowl.

2. Rinse chicken in cold water. Pat dry.

3. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. Place half of chicken in slow cooker.

5. Pour half of soup mixture over chicken.

6. Repeat layers.

7. Cover. Cook on Low 4-5 hours or on High 2-3 hours, or until chicken is tender but not dry.

Creamy Chicken Breasts

Judy Buller

Bluffton, OH

Makes 6-8 servings

Prep. Time: 5-10 minutes

Cooking Time: 6 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 6-qt.

6-8 skinless chicken breast halves

salt to taste

pepper to taste

paprika to taste

10¾-oz. can cream of mushroom soup

½ cup sour cream

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Arrange in slow cooker.

2. Combine mushroom soup and sour cream in bowl. Pour over chicken.

3. Cover. Cook on Low 6 hours, or just until tender but not dry.

Serving suggestion: Serve with
rice
,
noodles
, or
mashed potatoes
.

Miriam’s Chicken

Arlene Leaman Kliewer

Lakewood, CO

Makes 6 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 5-6 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4-qt.

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1” chunks

8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, cubed

2 10¾-oz. cans cream soup, your favorite,
or
a combination of your favorites

1. Place chicken in slow cooker.

2. Combine cream cheese and soups in bowl.

3. Pour over chicken. Stir.

4. Cover. Cook on Low 5-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.

Serving suggestion: Serve over
croissants
split in half. Sprinkle with
paprika
and
parsley
.

Involve your guests, whether family or friends, in making your holiday meals. It’s a great way to spend time together, learn different cooking tips and tricks from each other, and share recipes.

Moreen Weaver, Bath, NY

Elegant Chicken with Gravy

Leesa Lesenski
, South Deerfield, MA

Makes 6 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes • Cooking Time: 3-6 hours

Ideal slow cooker size: 4-qt.

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

10¾-oz. can cream of broccoli,
or
broccoli cheese, soup

10¾-oz. can cream of chicken soup

½ cup white wine

4-oz. can sliced mushrooms, undrained,
optional

1. Arrange chicken breasts in slow cooker.

2. In bowl mix together soups, wine, and mushroom slices if you wish.

3. Pour over chicken.

4. Cover. Cook on High 3 hours or on Low 6 hours, or until chicken is tender but not dry.

Serving suggestion: Serve over
rice
or
noodles
.

Serving suggestion:

Janie’s Chicken a La King

Lafaye M. Musser

Denver, PA

Makes 4 servings

Prep. Time: 20 minutes