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So? You guys remember this bread?
From last Tuesday? The 5 ingredient Beer Bread? You might not since that happened to be one of the days (yes DAYS) my site was having major issues, but thank God those issue have been resolved – I hope!
How cute and awesome is that pumpkin beer bottle? I am kind of obsessed with it. I have used it in WAY too many photos, but I just cannot get enough of it.
That little pumpkin gets me every time. I just like staring at it, he (or she!) makes me smile.
And not even because I am going drink it, heck I still can’t even legally buy it!
Nope, I really just like using it to cook with, I also like having that cute little pumpkin face stare back at me while I cook. Thankfully, I have my dad to buy me my booze. He actually said the other day, “you know, for someone who does not even drink you sure go through a lot of alcohol, and not the cheap stuff either”.
Anyway, if you did not see this bread go check it out. It’s a good one and it is especially good served alongside this chicken.
The beer bread recipe was originally my grandmas. The tasty, simple recipes are always the ones with staying power. They are the ones that get passed around and around the family, and this one is no exception. And since today is her birthday this is a great opportunity to thank her for holding on to this and many other family “classics”. Happy Birthday Nonnie!
Basically, this chicken is the easiest tastiest fall meal. Just throw everything in and cook all day. Then make some bread and you are done.
If you want an extra layer of flavor you can brown the chicken before adding it to the crock pot, it does add some pretty good flavor, but if you’re short on time you can totally skip this. Seriously, sometimes I brown the chicken, sometimes I don’t, but either way it is still awesome!
Oh and can I just say, that if you are having a busy/rough/just plain annoying week this is definitely your meal. It is SO easy and so warm and cozy… and so no fuss.
Plus, if you have some people or someone or something who is maybe just slightly getting on your very last nerve (like I do today), this is the meal that’s going to make you feel better. Seriously.
Crockpot Pumpkin Beer Braised Chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories Per Serving: 369 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs I used chicken breast
- 2 andouille sausage links quartered
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 red peppers chopped
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) pumpkin beer or whatever you have on hand or love!
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- cooked white or brown rice for serving
Instructions
- Scatter the onions in the bottom of the crockpot. Add the red peppers, andouille sausage, tomatoes, green chilies, hot sauce, chili powder, paprika, thyme, cayenne, salt and pepper. Add the chicken and beer. Submerge the chicken.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- 30 minutes before the chicken is done cooking, mix in the cream cheese and stir to combine. Cook on high for 20 to 30 minutes more or until the sauce thickens. If the sauce gets too thick, too fast you may add water or chicken broth to thin. If the sauce is not thickening enough, leave the lid off for 30 minutes.
- Serve with rice, [beer bread | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/5-ingredient-beer-bread/] and garnish with fresh parsley.
Crockpot Beer Braised Chicken – Problems solved.
For a second, I saw the title and read “Crockpot Beer Braised Bread”— I think my mind was still distracted by your beer bread last week. HAHA!
Ugh, Tieghan, you are going to be responsible for my crockpot purchase soon, I swear. This is my kinda meal!
Haha!
Seriously, I think I just need to send you a crockpot!! LOL!
Thanks Laura!
This chicken looks amazing. I want to reach through the screen and grab one of this bowls and that really adorable bottle of beer. Pinned.
Thanks so much, Jennie!
I used Jaw-Jacker beer and minced fresh rosemary in my beer bread! I almost passed out it was so good with beef stew!! ROAR
Thanks for the inspiration! xoxo
Thanks Rose!
Just hand me a fork please!
Ha! thanks Steph!
I’ve been all about crock pot dinner lately. Adding this to the line up for sure!
Thanks Kelli! Hope you love it!
Love that beer bottle! And the dish…gorgeous bowl of food, as always!
Thanks so much, Amy!
I’m not even a huge chicken fan and I’m craving this!
Haha! Thanks Ashley!
This looks incredible! Who doesn’t love a rich and satisfying chicken dish? Especially when it involves beer!
I know, right?!? Thanks so much, Kelly!
This looks awesome and great for a cool evening. Will be making this very soon!!
Thanks Kathy! Hope you love this!
This looks SO good…and I love that it’s so few ingredients!
You should come link up for my What’s Cooking Wednesdays linkup!
Thank you, jenn!
Perfect timing, I literally JUST cleaned off my crockpot, realized it was broken (I’ve had it for 4 years and never used it) and bought a new one at B,B&B yesterday! Woohooo. Thanks for sharing!
Oh man! it is so time to use that crockpot! LOL!
Thanks Ali!
I’m just starting to pull out my crockpot this fall. Meals like this are all I am craving!
Thanks Carrie!! Hope you give this a try! 🙂
Beautiful photos as always and yes that bottle is cute so keep using it until pumpkin season is over 😉
Thanks Rachel!
Love that deep rich color of the sauce. I love cooking with beer. That reminds me I have a cookbook entirely focused on cooking with beer, must find it and try some.
Thanks Pam!
Sounds hearty and looks delicious. Who doesn’t love slow cooker meals? Mmm…
Thanks Melanie! I am loving the crockpot lately!