Re: Using my crock pot today......
ok so the beauty of crockpots is that you can eyeball everything and throw in anything and it comes out great. I never quit follow the recipes b.c sometimes i dont have the items on hand so i throw it what i think would go well with the entree.
here is an awesome recipe for crockpot chicken tortilla soup! The best part is, the chicken becomes so tender that once you put a fork to it, it shreds!
- i think i would classify this as a 'stoup' b/c it is a very hearty meal.
~Chicken Tortilla Soup~
1 package of boneless chicken breast( i buy the thin ones) uncooked but you can cook it before hand if you prefer
1 small can of tomato sauce
1 can of diced stewed tomato
1 cup of water
1 can of chicken stock
1 medium onion- diced, chopped- whatever
1 clove of garlic - chopped or minced, it's all the same
teaspsoon or so of ground cummin- this gives it a very nice earthy taste
teaspoon or so of chili powder or cayenne pepper- whichever you have on hand
tablespoon of taco seasoning - i buy one packet of taco seasoning and use it to season sloppy joes, chilis, etc. so i use about a tablespoon each time
a dash of worcestershire sauce
teaspoon of less of garlic powder
a little salt and pepper
1 can of corn
1 can of white beans
serve in a bowl with some tortilla chips for scooping!
I threw everything into the crock pot. pretty much eyeballed everything to taste. set the sow cooker for 8 hours on low.
. before you serve, take two forks and shred the chicken.
Some people cook the chicken first, some dont, i didnt. What is the point of a slow cooker if i have to cook and prep for an hour before i throw it in?
I leave early and i come home late so it was convenient for me to throw it all in the night before, refrigerate and set it before i left for work.
I highly rec. making this! It's a great meal for the winter!
good luck!! and enjoy!
