Bayou Chicken Crock Pot Recipes

BAKED SLOW COOKER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Wad three pieces of aluminum foil into 3 to 4 inch balls, and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper and paprika, and place in the slow cooker on top of the crumpled aluminum foil.
• Set the slow cooker to High for 1 hour, then turn down to Low for about 8 to 10 hours, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.

BAYOU CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Set a large 1-gallon stock pot of water to a boil and add the kosher salt. Place the linguine in the pot and stir until the water returns to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, but with a bit of resistance (al dente), about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Essence and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and add the chicken to the pan. Sear the chicken until well browned on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and habaneros to the pan and saute until the onions are softened and lightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, remaining 1 tablespoon of Essence, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce until the cream is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, linguine and the reserved cooking water to the pan and cook, tossing to incorporate for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and add the green onions, Parmesan and parsley and toss to blend. Serve immediately.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

SLOW COOKER BAYOU GUMBO

Steps:

• In small saucepan, combine flour and oil; mix well. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes or until mixture turns reddish brown. Place flour-oil mixture in 3 1/2 to 4 quart Crockpot. Stir in all remaining ingredients except shrimp, rice and water. Cover; cook on low setting for 7-9 hours. When ready to serve, cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, add shrimp to gumbo mixture in crockpot; mix well. Cover; cook on low setting for additional 20 minutes. Serve gumbo over rice.

BAYOU GUMBO CROCK POT

Steps:

• 1. In small saucepan, combine flour and oil; mix well. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes or until mixture turns reddish brown. Place flour-oil mixture in 3 1/2 to 4 quart Crockpot.
• 2. Stir in all remaining ingredients except shrimp, rice and water. Cover; cook on low setting for 7-9 hours. When ready to serve, cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, add shrimp to gumbo mixture in crockpot; mix well. Cover; cook on low setting for additional 20 minutes. Serve gumbo over rice.

BAYOU COUNTRY CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• 1. Use a black iron or other heavy pot. Put oil in pot, add flour and stir over medium high heat until roux turns a deep golden brown. Add onions and cook until edges begin to brown. Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to roux mixture. Cook until chicken begins to brown off and roux is a dark brown color. Be careful not to burn the roux. stir in garlic, celery and bell pepper, being careful not to break apart the chicken.
• 2. Add 2 quarts of chicken stock, homemade or purchased. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer on very low heat until the hen is tender and the stew is thick. You should taste and adjust seasoning at this point. Add parsley and green onions. Simmer for just a few more minutes, remove from heat.
• 3. Serve hot over a bed of rice.

BAYOU CHICKEN - CROCK POT

Steps:

• 1. In a crock pot, mix both packages of bearnaise sauce mix, wine, tarragon, turmeric, and garlic powder until well blended.
• 2. Add shallots, ham, red pepper, potatoes, artichokes and chicken.
• 3. Stir gently.
• 4. Cover, set heat on low setting, and cook for 6 hours.

BAYOU CHICKEN - CROCK POT

Steps:

• In a crock pot, mix both packages of bearnaise sauce mix, wine, tarragon, turmeric, and garlic powder until well blended.
• Add shallots, ham, red pepper, potatoes, artichokes and chicken.
• Stir gently.
• Cover, set heat on low setting, and cook for 6 hours.