Slow Cooker Chicken Sausage Stew Recipes

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Quickly brown the sausages in a pan over a medium heat, then transfer to the slow cooker. In the same pan, soften the onions and garlic, then transfer to the slow cooker.
• Sprinkle the flour into the slow cooker, stirring to ensure an even coating. Add all of the dried herbs and spices, salt, pepper, carrots and tomato puree. Pour in the tinned tomatoes, chicken stock, mixed beans and stir well. Drop in a bay leaf.
• Cook on high for 4 hours or 6 on low.
• Serve with good crusty bread!

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE STEW

Steps:

• Place the chicken and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Skim fat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30-45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Meanwhile, puncture skins of sausages; place in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain. In a large skillet, brown sausages on all sides. Cool and cut into bite-sized pieces; set aside. , In small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. In the drippings, saute garlic until tender., Remove chicken from Dutch oven; cool. Drain broth; skim fat. Reserve 5 cups broth. Remove chicken from bones; cut into bite-sized pieces. , Pour reserved chicken broth into the Dutch oven. Add the chicken, sausage, bacon, garlic, parsley and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, macaroni, salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes longer or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley.