This comforting “Chicken Lickin'” dish transforms simple chicken parts into a tender, flavorful meal using a slow cooker. The chicken is first browned in butter for depth, then simmered with mushrooms, onions, garlic, and canned tomatoes to create a rich, savory sauce. A splash of heavy cream at the end adds a luxurious, velvety texture that coats the meat beautifully. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that tastes like it took all day to prepare, perfect for serving over spaghetti or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. The combination of paprika, ginger, and chili powder provides a subtle warmth that complements the earthy mushrooms perfectly.
Chicken Lickin’
Description
This comforting "Chicken Lickin'" dish transforms simple chicken parts into a tender, flavorful meal using a slow cooker. The chicken is first browned in butter for depth, then simmered with mushrooms, onions, garlic, and canned tomatoes to create a rich, savory sauce. A splash of heavy cream at the end adds a luxurious, velvety texture that coats the meat beautifully. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy weeknight dinner that tastes like it took all day to prepare, perfect for serving over spaghetti or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. The combination of paprika, ginger, and chili powder provides a subtle warmth that complements the earthy mushrooms perfectly.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse the chicken parts and pat them dry with paper towels.
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Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Brown the chicken pieces on all sides until golden, about 5-7 minutes total.
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Transfer the browned chicken to the slow cooker.
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In a large bowl, combine the whole tomatoes, chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, salt, paprika, ginger, and chili powder.
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Pour the vegetable and spice mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone.
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Stir in the heavy cream just before serving to thicken the sauce.
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Serve hot over spaghetti or with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 478.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 24.0g37%
- Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
- Cholesterol 178.0mg60%
- Sodium 164.0mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 54.0g108%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
