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 Slow-Cooker Balsamic Chicken

5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Balsamic Chicken

Total time 

4 hours   15 minutes 

This slow-cooker balsamic chicken is a perfect recipe for a hot summer day. Serve with your favorite fresh summer vegetable, and you have a wonderful meal.

Who says you can't have  to  eat take out  because  you work 8 hours . 

2-1/2    pound  boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 12)

1-1/4    cups balsamic vinaigrette dressing

1            teaspoon chopped fresh garlic

1/2       cup grape tomatoes, quartered

1/4        cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped

1 .  Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken thighs in slow cooker, layering if necessary. Top with 1/2 cup of the dressing, and sprinkle with garlic; refrigerate remaining dressing for later. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).

2 .  Remove chicken to rimmed serving dish, and discard cooking liquid. To serve, drizzle remaining 3/4 cup dressing over chicken; top with tomatoes and basil.

Contributed by : Jasmine  W.  Blackjack Dealer  

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You Won’t Know It’s Not Potato Salad

Prep / total  time :    2 hours  5 minutes        make  12  servings 

You just might be fooled by the cauliflower sneaking into the veggie-packed salad in place of potatoes!   

4    eggs

2     bags (1 lb each) frozen cauliflower florets1-3/4   cups reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing

1     bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® organic frozen peas & carrots

1         teaspoon granulated sugar

1         teaspoon salt

1/4      teaspoon pepper

1/4      teaspoon paprika

1         tablespoon cider vinegar

1         teaspoon yellow mustard

1         cup chopped celery (2-1/2 stalks)

2/3      cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)

1 .  In 2-quart saucepan, place eggs in single layer; add enough cold water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Cover; heat to boiling. Remove from heat; let stand covered 15 minutes. Drain eggs. Immediately run cold water over eggs until completely cooled. Peel and chop eggs.

2 .  Meanwhile, in large (4-quart) microwavable bowl, place frozen cauliflower and frozen peas and carrots; cover with microwavable waxed paper. Microwave on High 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through microwaving. Drain vegetables in colander; rinse with cold water to cool. Place colander over same large bowl; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until cooled.

3 .  In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, salt, pepper, 1/8 teaspoon of the paprika, the vinegar and mustard; set aside.

4 .  Remove vegetables from refrigerator; discard any liquid in bowl. Pat drained vegetables dry with paper towels; chop any large cauliflower pieces into 3/4-inch chunks to resemble chopped potatoes. Place cauliflower, peas and carrots in same bowl. Add celery, onion and chopped eggs.

5 .  Pour mayonnaise mixture over salad; stir until vegetables and eggs are well coated. Sprinkle remaining 1/8 teaspoon paprika over salad. If desired, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until well chilled before serving.

Contributed by : Lottie  B . Cage cashier 

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