Chicken Make Ahead Slow Cooker Chicken Paprikash Recipe 455

MAKE-AHEAD SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN PAPRIKASH

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix tomatoes, paprika, salt and garlic. Add chicken, bell peppers and onion; mix well. Divide evenly between two labeled 1-gallon freezer bags. Lay flat, and freeze up to 3 months.
• Thaw 12 to 24 hours in refrigerator, until completely thawed.
• Pour contents of bags into 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
• Divide rice among 8 bowls. Divide chicken mixture among bowls of rice. Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 3/4 teaspoon dill.

SLOW COOKER PAPRIKA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add all ingredients (except the sour cream) into the slow cooker.
• Mix to evenly distribute the spices.
• Cook on high for 4 hours (or medium for 6, or low for 8).
• Remove chicken and vegetables from the slow cooker.
• Add sour cream to the remaining liquid and whisk.
• Pour some of the gravy over the top of the chicken and vegetables and serve.

SLOW-COOKER MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat.
• Add chicken to slow cooker; pour 1/4 cup water over chicken. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender and easy to shred.
• Transfer chicken to cutting board; cool slightly. Shred chicken, then toss with 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Discard remaining liquid.
• To Freeze: Divide chicken into 2 portions (about 2 cups each). Place each portion in freezer container or resealable freezer plastic bag. Label with date. Cover and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 1 hour. Transfer to freezer; freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight or until completely thawed. Use in recipes calling for cooked chicken.
• To Make in Oven: Heat oven to 425°F. Place rack in large rimmed sheet pan. Spray rack and pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Place in single layer on rack in pan. Roast 33 to 38 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of largest thigh reads 180°F and meat is tender enough to shred. Remove from oven; let rest until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Toss shredded chicken in pan liquid to coat.

SLOW-COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN PAPRIKASH

Steps:

• Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down in skillet. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Transfer chicken to slow cooker.
• Pour all except 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Decrease heat to medium; add onions to skillet and cook about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add garlic, paprika, red pepper, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; continue to cook and stir 1 minute. Transfer to slow cooker. Add chicken broth to skillet. Cook over medium heat 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of skillet with wooden spoon. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F).
• Transfer chicken to serving platter and keep warm. Increase to High heat setting.
• In small bowl, beat cornstarch and water with whisk until smooth. Beat into cooking liquid in slow cooker. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Beat sour cream into cooking liquid in slow cooker with whisk. Cover; cook about 5 minutes or until hot.
• Serve chicken with sauce over buttered noodles.

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH WITH SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• In slow cooker, stir together onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and paprika. Spread mixture evenly over bottom of insert.
• Rub garlic halves over chicken, then sprinkle chicken with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. In medium saucepan over moderately high heat, heat butter and oil until hot but not smoking. Add chicken pieces and brown, turning occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker (do not clean pan), layering chicken on top of onion mixture.
• In same saucepan over high heat, bring stock to simmer, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Pour over chicken in slow cooker, cover, and cook on low until chicken is tender but not falling off bone, 5 to 6 hours.
• Stir sour cream into sauce. Garnish with dill and serve.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN PAPRIKASH

Steps:

• Chop chicken and combine with flour in a zip-lock bag (or bowl), mix well so flour evenly coats every piece of chicken. Add chicken and flour to electric slow cooker.
• Chop onion and red bell pepper, shred carrot, and add all these to slow cooker. Now add chicken broth, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper to rest of mixture in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
• Stir in sour cream.
• Serving size is 1 cup. Enjoy!

EASY CHICKEN PAPRIKASH

Steps:

• Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add chicken, onions, salt and pepper; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink., Add tomatoes and paprika. Cook, covered, until tomatoes are tender, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sour cream; heat through (do not allow to boil). Drain noodles; serve with chicken mixture. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

CHICKEN PAPRIKASH

Steps:

• Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat peanut oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain and keep warm., Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onions; cook, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan, until onions begin to soften, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in flour and paprika; reduce heat to low. Cook until paprika is fragrant, 3-5 minutes. Add broth; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth, 6-8 minutes. Return chicken to pan; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted into deepest part of thigh reads 170°, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter., Skim fat. Stir in sour cream; heat just until warmed through, 3-5 minutes (do not allow to boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley and additional paprika. Serve with hot cooked noodles or mashed potatoes.