SLOW COOKER CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOM STUFFING

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Putting the stuffing on top of the chicken in the slow cooker keeps both of them moist and flavorful. This is especially delicious on a cold day! recipe & photo from: Better Homes and Gardens

Provided by Hope Vaillancourt

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray
2 Tbsp finely shredded lemon peel
1 Tbsp ground sage
1 Tbsp seasoned salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
8 small chicken legs (drumstick-thigh portion) (about 5 pounds), skinned
4 c quartered or sliced fresh mushrooms, such as cremini, baby portobellos, shiitakes, and/or buttons
2 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 c butter
8 c sourdough baguette cut into 1-inch pieces (about 10 ounces)
1 c coarsely shredded carrot (2 medium)
1 c chicken broth
1/4 c chopped walnuts, toasted
3 Tbsp snipped fresh italian parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly coat the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the lemon peel. In a small bowl stir together the remaining lemon peel, the sage, seasoned salt, and pepper. Remove three-quarters of the sage mixture and rub onto chicken legs. Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook mushrooms and garlic in hot butter over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until just tender. Stir in remaining sage mixture. Transfer mushroom mixture to a large bowl. Add baguette pieces and carrot. Drizzle with broth, tossing gently to combine. Lightly pack stuffing on top of chicken in cooker.
  • 3. Cover and cook on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Using a slotted spoon, transfer stuffing and chicken to a serving platter; discard juices in cooker. In a small bowl combine reserved 1 teaspoon lemon peel, the walnuts and parsley. Sprinkle nut mixture over chicken and stuffing before serving.

muhammed shariq
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The stuffing is full of hidden veggies, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. My kids loved it!


Shaheen sami Afghan
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashik Ahmmed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The stuffing is moist and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


cowilo
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I'm not a fan of chicken breast, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aviwe Feni
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The stuffing is full of hidden veggies, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. My kids loved it!


Md Nurnobi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ofonime Daniel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The stuffing is moist and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kaeem islam
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Chris Turton
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the stuffing is flavorful and delicious. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or for a special occasion.


Ahad Islam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Velma Beckwith
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was savory and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Azan Akber
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Tshepiso Motaung
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the stuffing is flavorful and delicious. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or for a special occasion.


Brenda Davis
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Lauren Merchant
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken breast, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hossain Faijaan
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. My husband and kids loved it.


BHAGi BAHADUR
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This slow-cooker chicken with mushroom stuffing was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was savory and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.