Fall Crockpot Comfort Meal
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, there's nothing quite like a warm, comforting meal to nourish the soul. This Fall Crockpot Comfort Meal is the perfect solution for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. It's incredibly easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to be a family favorite.
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Knife
- cutting board,
- Mixing bowl
- Forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts can substitute with chicken thighs
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup can substitute with cream of celery
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb baby red potatoes quartered
- 1 cup frozen green beans can substitute with peas
Instructions
- Chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic. Quarter the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes at the bottom of the crockpot. Top with the chopped onions, carrots, and celery.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Stir in the frozen green beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
- Stir everything together to combine. Serve hot and enjoy your Fall Crockpot Comfort Meal!
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini. For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes.
Don't overcook the chicken to prevent dryness. You can make this gluten-free by using gluten-free cream soups.