Best 2 Slow Cooker Country Captain Chicken Recipes

For a comforting and flavorful meal, look no further than slow cooker country captain chicken. This classic dish, with its origins in the Southern United States, is a delightful fusion of tender chicken, tangy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and a medley of spices. The slow cooker method brings out the rich flavors, as the chicken simmers in a savory broth until fall-off-the-bone tender. Served over fluffy rice or mashed potatoes, this dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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SLOW-COOKER COUNTRY CAPTAIN CHICKEN

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Legend has it that the recipe for country captain chicken was brought to Georgia in the early 1800s by a British sea captain. Although it's traditional to serve this over rice, it's also delicious with noodles or mashed potatoes. -Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup golden raisins or raisins
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Hot cooked rice
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

Place onion, pepper and garlic in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Arrange chicken pieces over vegetables., Whisk the next 5 ingredients with the chicken broth. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Add raisins and tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and cook until chicken reaches 165°, about 2-1/2 hours. Serve over rice; if desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SLOW COOKER COUNTRY CAPTAIN CHICKEN

Slow Cooker Country Captain Chicken image

Cook's Country. Basic curry powder turns bitter after six hours in a slow cooker, so stick with Madras curry powder. By tradition, this dish can be garnished with any or all of the following: sliced toasted almonds, shredded coconut, diced Granny Smith apples, and diced banana. Steamed long-grain rice is a must.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 6h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed (about 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped coarse
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped coarse
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
5 tablespoons tomato paste
9 ounces jar chutney, such as Major Grey's
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. Slightly cool chicken on plate, remove and discard skin, and transfer chicken to slow-cooker insert.
Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet and return pan to medium-high heat. Add onions, bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, and tomato paste and, using wooden spoon, scrape up browned bits from pan bottom. Simmer until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. Off heat, stir in chutney, garlic, curry powder, paprika, thyme, and cayenne. Pour mixture into slow-cooker insert, submerging chicken in sauce.
Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, about 6 hours. Turn off slow cooker, remove lid, and gently stir sauce to recombine. Replace lid and let stand for about 15 minutes to thicken sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 273.8, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 18.4

Tips:

To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in the buttermilk and pickle juice mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can skip this step. However, the chicken will not be as flavorful.
Be sure to use a slow cooker that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker country captain chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and rich. This dish can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.