Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts And Vegetables Recipes

Steps:

• Place carrots, celery and potatoes in a 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place lemon halves and garlic in chicken cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place chicken over vegetables in slow cooker, breast side up. Mix together rosemary, lemon juice, oil, paprika and remaining salt in small bowl; rub over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads at least 170° and vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours., Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Serve with vegetables.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken, paprika and black pepper in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with chicken.
• Combine paprika and black pepper; sprinkle over chicken. Cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours (or on HIGH 4 to 4-1/2 hours).

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, heat 4 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook about 10 minutes, turning once, until browned. Remove from skillet; keep warm. In skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook 15 seconds. Stir in broth. Cook until reduced by half.
• Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour onion mixture into slow cooker. Stir in thyme, bay leaves and carrots. Top with chicken. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. Stir in mushrooms. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer. Remove chicken and vegetables from slow cooker. Discard bay leaves. Increase heat setting to High. Mix cornstarch and water; add to slow cooker, stirring with whisk. Cook and stir 2 minutes, until thickened. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Serve chicken, vegetables and sauce over mashed potatoes, if desired.