Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a work-at-home mom or all of the above *yikes!*, you've probably wondered if a slow cooker would be useful for you. I'm personally learning that the answer is a resounding YES!
Even if you aren't a mom (or perhaps, are a gramma or great-gramma), planning ahead can only be a good thing. It makes the budget a little less likely to break, the days a little more efficient, and with recipes like the ones these ladies are sharing, it can make dinner 
This week I felt like going a little more exotic with ye olde Crock Pot, so here's a little something adapted from a Fitness magazine recipe: Thai-Style Coconut Chicken Soup.
What You Need:
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4" pieces
- 4 C reduced-sodium chicken broth (go organic if you can - I like Trader Joe's version)
- 1 C carrots (about 2 medium), bias-sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 C)
- 2 T grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp fine shredded lemon peel
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 - 15 oz can of unsweetened light coconut milk (look in the "ethnic foods" aisle or at an Asian market)
- 2 medium red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 2- 6 oz cans of button mushrooms, drained
- 1/4 C snipped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 C chopped roasted peanuts (OPTIONAL; do not use if you have allergy concerns, of course!)
What To Do:
- Place chicken pieces in a 3.5 - 4 quart slow cooker.
- Pour on broth.
- Add carrots, onion, ginger, lemon peel, crushed red pepper, and garlic; stir together.
- Cover and cook for 5 to 6 hours on low OR 2.5 to 3 hours on high.
- Uncover and skim off fat.
- Stir in coconut milk, peppers, mushrooms, and cilantro.
- Replace cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of peanuts, if using.
I say this one would be tasty with some steamed rice or some thick, doughy rolls. What do you think?
For more slow cooking ideas, go visit Sandra at Diary of a SAHM. (Don't forget to check my archives out too!)
Oh girl! Easy & delicious! My kinda food!
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Posted by: Lisa/The Apron Queen | April 5, 2008 3:08 PM | Permalink to Comment