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[QVCkitty1]

Can you use frozen chicken I a slow cooker recipe ? 

[PA Mom-mom]

You sure can. Just bring everything to temp at the same time and cook until the chicken is done. There are lots of good recipes out there using frozen chicken breasts.

[ECBG]

I thaw in the microwave as the first step and make whatever.  Works fine!

[Luvsmyfam]

@QVCkitty1 sure can.i do it all the timcook on low for appr 6 hrs

[Kachina624]

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@ECBG wrote:

I thaw in the microwave as the first step and make whatever.  Works fine!

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@ECBG    I agree, thaw first to cut down on cooking time and excess liquid for best quality results.

[ECBG]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

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@ECBG wrote:

I thaw in the microwave as the first step and make whatever.  Works fine!

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@ECBG    I agree, thaw first to cut down on cooking time and excess liquid for best quality results.

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@Kachina624 

We always knock back the thaw time by .2 of a lb. 

It leaves the chicken just thawed; edges uncooked.

[depglass]

I thaw just about anything in a plastic bag in cold water.  I tend to mis-judge microwave times.  Alton Brown says use cold water, not hot or warm.

[kate2357]

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

Can you use frozen chicken I a slow cooker recipe ? 

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@QVCkitty1 

Not sure what you are making, but if it calls for pcs of chicken, I find it's actually easy to cut frozen chicken breast. Assuming it's boneless. Then just toss into the liquid and it should cook off just fine. Only caveat would be not tasting even the liquid until everything is to temp. If it's bone-in and frozen you can still use it, just plan for longer cooking time until everything reaches temp.

[QVCkitty1]

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@kate2357 wrote:

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

Can you use frozen chicken I a slow cooker recipe ? 

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@QVCkitty1 

Not sure what you are making, but if it calls for pcs of chicken, I find it's actually easy to cut frozen chicken breast. Assuming it's boneless. Then just toss into the liquid and it should cook off just fine. Only caveat would be not tasting even the liquid until everything is to temp. If it's bone-in and frozen you can still use it, just plan for longer cooking time until everything reaches temp.

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Thanks, I decided to thaw it first. Time isn't an issue, so I can do it tomorrow. I do chicken breasts with jarred salsa, black beans, corn , peppers ,and onions. I can serve this with rice or as quesadillas or enchiladas. 

[kate2357]

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

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@kate2357 wrote:

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

Can you use frozen chicken I a slow cooker recipe ? 

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@QVCkitty1 

Not sure what you are making, but if it calls for pcs of chicken, I find it's actually easy to cut frozen chicken breast. Assuming it's boneless. Then just toss into the liquid and it should cook off just fine. Only caveat would be not tasting even the liquid until everything is to temp. If it's bone-in and frozen you can still use it, just plan for longer cooking time until everything reaches temp.

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Thanks, I decided to thaw it first. Time isn't an issue, so I can do it tomorrow. I do chicken breasts with jarred salsa, black beans, corn , peppers ,and onions. I can serve this with rice or as quesadillas or enchiladas. 

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@QVCkitty1 

I have a similar recipe...day one is with rice and day 2 with tortillas. I use a boatload of cumin. It's easy and tasty.