Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe
Introduction
This recipe collection features three delicious and simple dishes: Italian deli meats sandwich, homemade ghee, and Crock Pot Angel Chicken. Each one brings out rich flavors and easy preparation, perfect for quick meals or enhancing your cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
- Italian Deli Meats Sandwich: Italian deli meats, butter
- Ghee: Butter
- Crock Pot Angel Chicken: Chicken, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, butter
Instructions
- Italian Deli Meats Sandwich: Assemble the sandwich with Italian deli meats and butter. Grill until the bread is crispy and the sandwich is heated through. Slice and serve immediately.
- Ghee: Melt butter slowly over low heat. Once melted, carefully remove the milk solids that separate. Strain the clear butterfat through a fine sieve or cheesecloth and let it cool before storing.
- Crock Pot Angel Chicken: Add chicken, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and butter to a slow cooker. Cook on low until the chicken is tender and fully cooked. Serve hot over pasta or rice.
Tips & Variations
- For the sandwich, try adding fresh basil or a layer of provolone cheese to enhance flavor.
- When making ghee, use unsalted butter for a purer taste and longer shelf life.
- You can substitute Italian seasoning with your favorite herb blend in the Crock Pot Angel Chicken.
- Leftover ghee makes a great cooking fat for roasting vegetables or frying eggs.
Storage
Store ghee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months or refrigerate for longer storage. Crock Pot Angel Chicken can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave. The Italian deli meats sandwich is best enjoyed fresh but can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to one day; reheat in a skillet for best texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
What is the best butter to use for making ghee?
Unsalted, high-quality butter is best for making ghee because it gives a clean flavor and allows better control over salt levels in your final product.
Can I use other meats besides Italian deli meats for the sandwich?
Yes, feel free to use any deli meats like turkey, ham, or roast beef depending on your preference and what you have on hand.
PrintCrock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe
Explore three delicious recipes featuring rich, savory ingredients: a crispy Italian deli meat sandwich, homemade ghee from butter, and tender Crock Pot Angel Chicken. These versatile dishes range from a quick grilled sandwich, to a homemade clarified butter, and a comforting slow-cooked chicken, perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (Crock Pot Angel Chicken), 1 sandwich, 1 cup ghee
- Category: Slow Cooking
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Italian Deli Meat Sandwich
- Assorted Italian deli meats (such as salami, mortadella, and capicola) – 6 oz
- Butter – 1 tbsp (for grilling)
- Sandwich bread – 2 slices
Ghee
- Butter – 1 cup (unsalted, preferably grass-fed)
Crock Pot Angel Chicken
- Chicken breasts – 4, boneless and skinless
- Cream cheese – 8 oz, softened
- Italian seasoning – 1 tbsp
- Butter – 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Assemble Sandwich: Layer the Italian deli meats evenly between two slices of sandwich bread to prepare your sandwich.
- Grill Until Crispy: Heat a pan on medium heat, spread butter on the outside of the bread, and grill the sandwich until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the meats are warmed through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the sandwich from the grill, slice diagonally for easy eating, and serve immediately.
- Melt Butter Slowly for Ghee: Place butter in a saucepan over low heat. Allow it to melt completely without boiling.
- Remove Milk Solids: Let the melted butter simmer gently until milk solids separate and sink to the bottom, and the liquid becomes clear with a golden hue.
- Strain and Cool: Carefully strain the clarified butter through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean container. Allow it to cool and solidify, then store in an airtight jar.
- Prepare Crock Pot Angel Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Spread softened cream cheese evenly over the chicken, sprinkle Italian seasoning on top, and dot with butter.
- Cook Until Tender: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Serve: Remove chicken from slow cooker and serve warm over pasta or rice for a hearty meal.
Notes
- For the Italian deli meat sandwich, feel free to add cheese, vegetables, or condiments of your choice.
- Ghee can be stored at room temperature for several weeks or refrigerated for longer shelf life.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture in the Crock Pot Angel Chicken.
- Italian seasoning can be substituted with a mix of dried basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme if unavailable.
- Leftover chicken from the Crock Pot Angel Chicken works great in salads, wraps, or sandwiches.
Keywords: Italian deli meats, ghee, slow cooker chicken, Italian seasoning, sandwich recipe, homemade clarified butter, creamy chicken
