Have you ever found yourself in need of cooked chicken for a recipe, only to realize you don’t have any on hand? Fear not! I have the perfect solution for you – making frozen chicken in the Crock Pot. It’s super easy, saves you time and effort, and the result is tender and flavorful chicken that can be used in any recipe calling for cooked chicken. Let’s dive in and learn how to make this delectable dish!
Ingredients for Making Chicken in the Crock-Pot
- Frozen chicken breasts
- Butter (optional, but adds flavor and tenderness)
- Poultry seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Cooking Instructions
Simply add the frozen chicken breasts, butter, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper to the insert of your Crock-Pot. Set the temperature to LOW and cook for about 6 hours, or on HIGH for approximately 4 hours. You’ll know it’s done when the chicken easily shreds with a fork and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F. No need to worry about adding extra cooking liquid, as the chicken breasts release plenty of liquid as they thaw and cook in the Crock-Pot.
Can You Freeze the Chicken for Later Use?
Absolutely! Once the chicken is cooked, you can let it cool, shred it, and then freeze it. This way, you’ll have a ready-to-use stash of cooked chicken for quick and easy meal prep. It’s a convenient and time-saving hack that can make dinner time a breeze.
Recipes Using Cooked Chicken
Now that you have a batch of flavorful cooked chicken at your disposal, here are some mouthwatering recipe ideas to get you started:
- Creamy Crack Chicken Soup
- Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Southwestern Chicken and Dumplings
- Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Crock-Pot Chicken Taco Soup
- King Ranch Chicken
- Chicken Divan
- Chicken Spinach Artichoke Lasagna
- Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas
Kitchen Tips
- For this recipe, I recommend using a 6-quart Crock-Pot. If you want to make a bigger batch of chicken, opt for an 8-quart slow cooker.
- Make sure to have a digital meat thermometer on hand to check the temperature of the cooked chicken, ensuring it’s safe to consume.
Remember, making frozen chicken in the Crock Pot is a fantastic way to have cooked chicken ready for any recipe at a moment’s notice. Say goodbye to last-minute grocery store runs and hello to effortless cooking!
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