Jolean's Crock Pot Spanish Chicken

Jolean's Crock Pot Spanish Chicken

This is a recipe that my Mom always made for us in the 70's, which I found in her original 1970 Crock Pot Recipe Booklet (with the page "dog-eared" and check-marked), and over the years has been tweaked just a bit for our own tastes...Super easy, and since I've been married (and divorced) twice now, I can honestly tell you that it is a "Man-Pleaser" as well as a kid-friendly recipe. I make this at least a couple of times every month, and they always ask me when I'm going to make it again! Really tasty, and easy too, since you dump everything in the crock pot in the morning and when you all come home from work or school, the house smells amazing!!!

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
    4
  • can tomato paste
    1
  • beer

    budweiser is my choice

    ¾ c
  • jar spanish olives with pimento

    with liquid

    1
  • paprika
    1 tsp
  • garlic powder
    ½ tsp
  • salt & pepper
  • bag wide egg noodles

    cooked according to pkg. directions, drained and buttered very well

    1

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash chicken breasts, drain, and season on both sides with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Place seasoned chicken breasts in crock pot.

  3. 3

    Mix tomato paste and beer together and pour evenly over chicken breasts.

  4. 4

    Add olives with liquid.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours.

  6. 6

    Serve each chicken breast over a small mound of prepared noodles, and dish sauce (with olives) over each serving. YUM!

  7. 7

    NOTE: You can also substitute 3/4 cup (6 oz.) chicken stock instead of beer. Makes it a bit more savory and seems to be more tasty for kids that way -- .

Jolean's Crock Pot Spanish Chicken

Jolean's Crock Pot Spanish Chicken

490 min692 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting, easy chicken dish that practically cooks itself? Jolean's Crock Pot Spanish Chicken delivers big on flavor with minimal effort, making it a true weeknight hero. This treasured family recipe, passed down from a 1970s Crock Pot booklet, has been perfected over the years to bring a simple yet deeply satisfying meal to your table.

This recipe shines by leveraging the magic of slow cooking, transforming simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful, tender chicken dish without any fuss. The unique combination of Spanish olives with pimento, rich tomato paste, and a splash of beer creates a savory, tangy sauce that permeates every bite of the chicken breasts. It's the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal that promises an amazing aroma wafting through your home all day.

You can expect wonderfully tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts bathed in a robust, savory sauce with a delightful tang from the Spanish olives. The slow cooking process allows all the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a homey and satisfying dish that feels both familiar and special. The result is a hearty, flavorful meal that's incredibly easy for any beginner cook to master, providing a wholesome and satisfying experience.

While the recipe provides a fantastic flavor base, you can easily tweak the seasonings to match your preference. Consider adjusting the amount of paprika for a milder or bolder smokiness, or increasing the garlic powder for a more pronounced aromatic punch. Remember to taste and season with additional salt and pepper as desired, ensuring the flavors hit just the right note for you and your family.

Serve this hearty Spanish chicken over a generous bed of buttery wide egg noodles to soak up all the delicious sauce. It's the ideal comforting meal for a cozy family dinner after a long day, and you'll find it's a consistently requested dish, perfect for satisfying appetites young and old.

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