Tag: chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

On a bun. As a dip. In a wrap. On a cracker. It doesn’t matter how you serve this slow cooker creamy bacon chicken, you’re going to love it. Tender, moist chicken. Creamy cheese. Bacon. Ranch dressing flavors. Bacon. Oh, I said that already. I love bacon. There’s no reason that you couldn’t add a bit more bacon to the crockpot. Kinda slip an extra piece or two in for that extra bacon-y flavor.

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

Slow cooker creamy bacon chicken is mighty darned good as it is. Now, you know me (or well, maybe you don’t) but I like a little kick to my food. I would not be afraid to use jalapeno cream cheese instead of the plain stuff. And I wouldn’t be afraid to add a few squirts of Sriracha or my favorite hot sauce, either. Heck, throw in some diced roasted jalapenos too. You can always make two versions. One nice and mellow and one nice and spicy.

If you want your chicken to have a bit more texture than the shredded version in the recipe, just cut into small cubes instead. Same great taste with a little bit different bite.

Also try my slow cooker teriyaki chicken.

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken
Print Pin
4 from 1 vote

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

On a bun. As a dip. It doesn’t matter how you serve this slow cooker creamy bacon chicken, you’re going to love it. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 332kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Cookies and Cups

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 8 ounce cream cheese cubed
  • 2 1 ounce packets Ranch dressing seasoning
  • ½ pound bacon cooked, crumbled

Instructions

  • Place chicken into your slow cooker.
  • Top with the cheese and dressing seasoning.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken and shred with a fork.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker. Stir in the bacon.
  • Serve as a dip or on buns with extra sharp cheddar cheese as sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 635mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Mushroom Asiago Chicken

This mushroom Asiago chicken dish was the perfect therapy for a Sunday evening. By therapy I mean it was fun to make. A great distraction before going back to work the next day. And it was oh so tasty good. The perfect way to cap off a week and start a new one. It isn’t complicated, but then it isn’t all of of box or can either.

Mushroom Asiago Chicken

This mushroom Asiago chicken is crazy creamy good. Personally, I wouldn’t hesitate to add a pinch or two of red pepper flake to give it just a bit of a kick. That’s just me, I like a bit of spice in everything. The chicken has a nice buttery flavor and is oh so tender and juicy. I was worried it might dry out or get a bit touch after frying in the flour, but no, it sure didn’t!

I love the nuttiness of Asiago cheese, but there is a limit. There is a such thing as too much for me. So start slow when you add the cheese, tasting as you go, until it is just perfect.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this chicken and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

Also try my Buffalo chicken Alfredo.

Mushroom Asiago Chicken
Print Pin
4 from 1 vote

Mushroom Asiago Chicken

This mushroom Asiago chicken dish was the perfect therapy for a Sunday evening. By therapy I mean it was fun to make and eat!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, mushroom
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 457kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Midnight Baker

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups dry white wine
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme or substitute 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Asiago cheese shredded
  • Egg noodles pasta or rice, cooked per package instructions

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken breasts horizontally. Place between sheets of wax paper and pound with a meat mallet until very thin (about 1/4″). Cut into large strips.
  • Add the butter and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Place the flour in a pie plate and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour then transfer to the skillet. Saute until golden brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet.
  • Add the mushrooms and saute until just starting to soften.
  • Add the garlic and saute for another minute
  • Add the wine and scrape up any bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • Bruise the thyme (if using fresh, otherwise, crumble the dried thyme) and add to the pan.
  • Return chicken to the pan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken pieces to a plate again.
  • Stir in the cream and cheese until melted. Reduce by half, stirring often.
  • Add the chicken back and heat thoroughly.
  • Serve over warm egg noodles, pasta, or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 746IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Quaker Steak and Lube Smoked Jalapeno Honey Wings

Visit my other site, For The Wing, for all things chicken-wing!

I love to make my own wing sauces, but I have to admit, I’m a sucker for bottled sauces too. Specially when they’re as good as the Smoked Jalapeno Honey wing sauce from Quaker Steak and Lube. Anita I had lunch at a Quaker Steak and Lube on the north side of Cincinnati.

I enjoyed a big ole helping of their fantastic wings tossed in just the right amount of Smoked Jalapeno Honey sauce. And yes, after one bite I decided I was going home with a bottle of the sauce for my homemade wings. Just the right amount of heat and sweet, with a little light smokiness, this sauce is very tasty and not spicy enough to scare off your I-don’t-like-spicy friends.

Quaker Steak and Lube Smoked Jalapeno Honey Wings

I would say that I on occasion have a good number of wing sauce bottles on hand. That used to worry me, but honestly, I eat wings so often that they don’t last very long at all. Specially when they are as good as the Smoked Jalapeno Honey wing sauce from Quaker Steak and Lube. I wish they had a restaurant here in Indy. I do love their wings (though they certainly serve a lot more than wings).

I also love Quaker Steak and Lube’s Louisiana Lickers and Arizona Ranch wing sauces.

I absolutely love chicken wings, cooked any way, with any sauce (or without). I love them so much that I created a free eCookbook that is full of my favorite wing recipes.

Quaker Steak and Lube Smoked Jalapeno Honey Wings
Print Pin
5 from 1 vote

Quaker Steak and Lube Smoked Jalapeno Honey Wings

Just the right amount of heat and sweet, with a little light smokiness, this sauce is very tasty and not spicy enough to scare off your I-don’t-like-spicy friends.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword spicy, sweet, wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 312kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the wings

Instructions

Notes

Nutritional values do not include the rub or sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 191mg | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.