Crock Pot Chicken Stroganoff
The other day I fed the kids dinner (this Chicken Stroganoff!) right before soccer practice, then told them to go put on their cleats and shinguards. I walked into their room 5 minutes later to find them lounging around reading books. I totally lost it. We were already running late, and there is just something so demoralizing about your kids completely ignoring you. Everyone eventually got their stuff together and off to soccer we went. Later that night I told Eric the story, and enough time had passed that we laughed about it. But for scripture study, Eric opened up to Ephesians 6:1 and made each of the kids repeat the verse out loud: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.” I’m sure this will do the trick, right? Right?? He saw my eyes widen and the steam start erupting from my ears and started to backtrack, but it was too late. The kid had just admitted that it’s on his daily schedule to loaf around when I say bedtime. JUSTICE WILL BE HAD!! Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff is one of my favorite meals to bring to new moms. It’s super easy to put together, easy to double if you want to feed your own family the same meal, and to top it off it’s very kid friendly. So if you are bringing a meal to a family with toddlers and young kids, you are giving mama the gift of not having to fight with her kids about eating dinner. Butter the noodles well and leave them separate from the sauce for the kids who aren’t at all adventurous, but I promise the ones who try it will love it. And if they won’t take a bite, more for mom and dad! I have nothing against canned soup, I think it tastes delicious! I just know there are so many people who prefer not to use it, so I thought I would provide this option. But honestly, sometimes another dirty skillet and 7 minutes of stirring is not something you have time for, and you just need to open a can and be done with it! I’ve been there! No one is judging you. You do you, and use whatever version you like. They taste VERY similar. I bet you couldn’t tell in a taste test. 1 – First, you toss half an onion, some chicken, seasonings, butter, and splash of white wine (optional but tasty. I use cooking wine.) Resist the temptation to add extra liquid to the chicken in the beginning! If you are new at braising meat in the slow cooker, it can seem a little crazy to add such a small amount of liquid. But I’m telling you: the lack of liquid is what gives the chicken that roasty toasty flavor. Sometimes chicken cooked in the slow cooker can come out tasting pasty and rubbery (because it’s basically been boiled to death). But this chicken comes out browned on the edges and oh-so-tender. It’s the same method I use for the chicken in my Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala. 2 – Once the chicken is cooked, add the can of soup (OR homemade white sauce) and a block of cream cheese. 3 – Stir it up and voila! Dinner DONE. 4 – Toss it with some noodles and you’re good to go. Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Pan Seared Chicken in Lemon Basil Cream Sauce « this is super easy and has tons of flavor! Easy Baked Pesto Chicken « 4 ingredient dinners for the WIN. 30 Minute Pesto Penne with Chicken and Cherry Tomatoes « my friend Melissa gave me this recipe, it’s her go-to meal for bringing a meal to a family in need! Chicken, Mushroom, and Cream Cheese Stuffed Rolls « a classic from my mom! Love these! Slow Cooker Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce « one of the top recipes on my site with good reason! Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls (Slow Cooker) « this is another great no-brainer dinner. Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore from FoodieCrush Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice from Real Housemoms Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken from Family Food on the Table
