ROASTED CHICKEN (IN THE CROCK POT)

This dish is SO simple and yet, so good. It has such a nice, roasted flavor that you might find it hard to believe it came from the Crock Pot. I don't know where the recipe came from originally, or if it came out of my head lol.

Roasted Chicken in the Crock Pot

1 4 lb roasting chicken, whole
2 carrots, sliced thick
2 celery ribs, sliced thick
2 cups chicken broth
Salt
Garlic powder
Black pepper
Paprika

Cut up veggies and place in bottom of your Crock Pot. Add the chicken broth. Sprinkle salt, garlic powder, pepper and paprika over all sides of the chicken. Place the chicken breast side up in the Crock Pot and cook on high for one hour, and then low for 8 hours…or on high for 6 hours. This was VERY yummy!!!

Laura's Chicken

One of my co-workers made this for me for my birthday dinner last October and it was SO flavorful that I just had to have the recipe. I was quite surprised when she gave me the recipe! I made this last night and it was a huge hit. I really think the best part is the sauce over creamy mashed potatoes. My mouth water just thinking of how tasty it is! I am not a big fan of bell peppers, so I just omit that particular ingredient when I'm preparing this tasty dish.

Laura's Chicken

4 - 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each cut into thirds
2 TBSP olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped (optional)
4 ribs celery, finely chopped
Tony Chacheres Creole Seasoning
5 packages McCormick's turkey gravy mix
6 cups water

In a large skillet heat olive oil (I use my electric skillet for this dish). Add veggies and sauté over medium to medium-high heat until tender, about five minutes. Remove veggies from skillet. Season chicken pieces with Tony Chacheres Creole seasoning and brown in skillet. While meat is browning mix the 5 packets of McCormick's turkey gravy mix with 6 cups of water (I use my 8 cup glass measuring cup for this). Add the celery, red pepper and onion to the gravy mix and stir well. When chicken is browned on both sides add the turkey gravy/water/veggie mix. Cover and simmer approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. This is good with rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Serves 6.

We had this with rice and grilled asparagus last night.