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Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

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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.

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

  1. Assemble Sandwich: Layer the Italian deli meats evenly between two slices of sandwich bread to prepare your sandwich.
  2. 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.
  3. Slice and Serve: Remove the sandwich from the grill, slice diagonally for easy eating, and serve immediately.
  4. Melt Butter Slowly for Ghee: Place butter in a saucepan over low heat. Allow it to melt completely without boiling.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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

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