Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken
A comforting and hearty dish made with tender chicken breasts, infused with rich flavors from garlic, onion, and aromatic spices, all cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons butter for sautéing
- 3 tablespoons flour to thicken the sauce
- 4 cups chicken stock for the sauce
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix together the spices: chili powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts and coat evenly with the seasoning mix.
- Brown the chicken in a skillet or sauté function of the slow cooker for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden.
- In the same pan or slow cooker, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions, celery, and minced garlic, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle flour and bouillon powder over the vegetables and stir for about a minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken stock until smooth and free of lumps.
- Return the browned chicken breasts to the pan or slow cooker, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.
Cooking
- Cook on high for about 4 hours or low for 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
Serving
- Serve the chicken with white rice or mashed potatoes, spooning sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley if desired.
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Notes
You can marinate the chicken in the seasoning mix for a few hours for deeper flavor. This dish can also be customized with additional vegetables or sauces as per preference.