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Easy Crockpot Chicken ala King

This easy crockpot chicken ala king is very tasty! And super easy too. Slow cooker, stove top, and freezer meal directions are provided.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 med sweet onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 can can cream of celery soup (14.5 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1/4 cup cold water optional
  • Himalayan salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Lightly grease, butter or spray the slow cooker insert.
  • Dice the chicken (if desireand place in the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Add the celery, onion, and peppers.
  • Pour the cream of celery soup over the top. Don't add water.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.

30 Minutes Before Serving:

  • Turn the slow cooker to high.
  • Make the cornstarch slurry by combining the cold water and the cornstarch until well blended.
  • Mix the chicken mixture well and pour the cornstarch slurry in. Stir and cover.
  • Cook until thickened (about 20 minutes). Add salt and pepper as desired. Serve over rice.

Freezer Meal Directions:

  • Dump the diced-up vegetables into a large freezer bag.
  • Dump in the soup and zip closed.
  • Knead and shake to coat the vegetables in the soup.
  • Open the bag and add the chicken breasts.
  • Lay flat, label and freeze for up to 6 weeks.
  • Add the cornstarch slurry as directed above.

Stove Top Directions:

  • Sauté the chicken, onions, celery and bell pepper in a couple of tablespoons of butter over medium heat until the chicken is done through and the onions are translucent.
  • Add the cream of celery soup and salt and pepper as desired.
  • Turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes (Now is a good time to start your pasta or rice).
  • 5 to 10 minutes before serving mix the cornstarch slurry as directed above and stir into the chicken mixture.

Instant Pot Directions:

  • Place the celery, onion, and bell pepper in the bottom of the instant pot. Lay the chicken breast on top and pour 1 cup of water around the chicken.
  • Close lid and valve. Manual setting, high 10 minutes. Natural release 8 minutes, then quick release. Drain, dice chicken, and return all to the instant pot.
  • Turn to saute and add the cream of celery soup. Cover and allow to heat through.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Add corn starch slurry per directions if desired to thicken the sauce.

Notes

  • Stove Top Notes -
    You'll need a couple of tablespoons of oil or butter for the stovetop version. You CAN add butter to the crockpot version too. It adds a lot of flavors, but it is not necessary.
  • Freezer Meal Notes -
    If you might be using the freezer meal as a stovetop meal just don't add the soup to the freezer bag. AND use frozen vegetables instead of fresh.
    Make a note on your freezer bag that you'll need a can of cream of celery soup along with cornstarch and rice when you make this meal.