Lazy Chicken CrockPot Recipe

Day 20.

This is the easiest crockpot recipe ever. All you need is frozen chicken pieces and a bottle of marinara sauce.

Since it's so easy and fool-proof, I thought I'd use it to test out my friend's Presto Multi-Cooker.

This particular appliance is advertised as a roaster, slow-coooker, fryer and rice cooker. It also has the added benefit of being completely dishwasher safe--heating element and all.

I plugged in the presto cooker and put it on the lowest setting, which was 200degrees. I've read that traditional crockpots "low" temperatures are between 190 and 200 degrees, and figured that was a safe bet. Within seconds the outer surface of the pot was hot to the touch.

I dumped in my frozen chicken pieces and they began sizzling and smoking. Alarmed, I shuffled the kids out of the kitchen and grabbed the camera. I have my priorities in order...

So. I dumped everything into my own Rival and left it alone to cook unattended for 8 hours on low.

I can't imagine ever leaving the Presto alone to even use the restroom. That thing is scary.

It's probably a great fryer, but I don't eat many fried things. So, Stephanie (her name is Stephanie also, I'm not talking to myself) you can have your multi-cooker back. I'm going to stick with my boring ol' Rival.

According to Amazon, Presto now has a version with a removable crock insert that might behave better. I was surprised that the reviewers didn't mention the crazy quick heating and cooking, but it appears they mostly use it for the frying feature.

For this recipe:

--frozen chicken pieces

--bottled marinara sauce

cook on low for 8 hrs, high for 4. Shred chicken with forks; serve over hot pasta.

Other Variations:
use bbq sauce! or your favorite salad dressing! or any of those ready-made marinades or sauces such as sweet and sour, curry, teriyaki, etc.
If you have gluten allergies, PLEASE read all labels carefully and contact manufacturers when in doubt.
This technique works great with beef, lamb, pork, and hardy vegetables.