I love my crockpot! - Greek Crock Chicken

Yes, that appliance of old has really come in handy. When I first quit working, I was cooking pretty big meals every day (& then cleaning all the dishes associated with cooking big meals)! What a pain. So now, about once a week, I pull out the crockpot and experiment. Today I am making chicken thighs (they don't dry out with long cooking) and vegetables, seasoned with herbes de provence and white wine. I will post tonight after it is done if it is a winner.

Here is another great crockpot recipe. Go visit her site, www.savingdinner.com as she has really good ideas and you can try sample menus to see which one is best for you.

Everything marked in red can be bought at Costco!

Greek Crock Chicken

INGREDIENTS: (Serves 6)
6 skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons flour
8 ounces baby carrots
2 medium onions, cut into 6 thin wedges
1/2 cup dry red wine (or substitute red grape juice with
a splash of vinegar)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: In a large zip-lock plastic bag, combine chicken and flour; toss to coat evenly. Place chicken in slow cooker, then place carrots and onions on top. Combine tomato paste, wine (or juice), water, lemon juice, cumin and cinnamon; mix until well blended pour over chicken and veggies. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6 to 7 hours, or until chicken is tender.

Add honey and blend well. Sprinkle each serving with a small amount of feta cheese.

NUTRITION per serving: 184 Calories; 5g Fat; 17g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 64mg Cholesterol; 395mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Whole wheat couscous and sautéed zucchini, yellow squash and cherry tomatoes sprinkled with a little garlic powder and Greek seasoning.

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