Crock Pot Hen and Gravy

My favourite strategy to serve that is over rice however we actually prefer it with my Million Greenback Mashed Potatoes or some Honey Glazed Candy Potatoes and a few Butter Swim Biscuits. Both means, it’s delicious! For an actual scrumptious twist, we had a reader who shared they made this and served over thick and fluffy waffles to make like a Hen and Waffles meal- speak about a DELICIOUS thought!

Bitter cream provides an awesome creaminess to this so I undoubtedly suggest including it in! Thick, plain Greek yogurt or some softened cream cheese could be substituted for the bitter cream if it’s not one thing you take care of. You’ll be able to even use heavy cream simply consider heavy cream isn’t as thick as bitter cream so the gravy is probably not as thick as you’d like however it would nonetheless style superb!

It is a easy dish as it’s, however I believe it will be tasty with some frozen veggies added in. I’d assume including sliced mushrooms or bacon items would even be yummy. It is a very forgiving recipe so you possibly can undoubtedly mess around with it.

You’ll be able to however I do wish to say that I would favor to prepare dinner the hen on low and sluggish because it helps the hen get good and tender and it will likely be tremendous simple to shred! When you completely should prepare dinner it on excessive, you are able to do it for 3-4 hours.

So long as it matches in your crock pot, I don’t see why you possibly can’t double this recipe!

Sure, I’ve had many readers commented that they used frozen hen, simply remember to test on the inner temp and ensure it’s cooked all the best way. Hen ought to attain 165F internally to be thought of fit for human consumption. Additionally, frozen hen tends to launch some additional liquid, so the gravy could also be just a little watery and can must be thickened. Simply whisk collectively 3 Tablespoons cornstarch with 3 Tablespoons of water and pour into crock pot and switch the warmth on excessive and it ought to thicken up some.

I’ve had readers ask about utilizing an Prompt Pot, within the oven, or on the range and I personally haven’t examined any of these different strategies. A reader who made it on the range mentioned that “I simply made this recipe on stovetop and used medium excessive warmth. I seared the hen first. It got here out moist and tender. The gravy didn’t burn on the underside of the pan in any respect.” So, it seems like utilizing the stovetop methodology is viable.
Utilizing an Prompt Pot was additionally talked about by a reader, she mentioned she made it in 10 minutes. However since I haven’t examined this but myself, I can’t confirm this or provide you with every other recommendations. I’d additionally attempt to add just a little water when making it within the Prompt Pot so it would come as much as stress. I’ve not tried this within the oven but however if you happen to do, please remark beneath on the way it went for you!

Any leftovers ought to be transferred to an hermetic container and saved within the fridge for as much as 4 days. You’ll be able to freeze leftovers within the freezer for as much as 3 months. The feel could change over time as soon as thawed and reheated although due to the gravy.