Comments on Closet Cooking: Crockpot Chicken Santa Fe

OMG I'm always looking for an original crock p...

2012-02-15T12:48:02.694-05:00

OMG I'm always looking for an original crock pot recipe--it's so lovely to come home at the end of the day and kick back with a beer while I dish pre-cooked food from my little 1970's crockpot with one slightly melted leg. I can't wait to give this a shot. THank you!!

Yummy! Depending on your crockpot, you can turn t...

2012-02-13T00:20:27.570-05:00

Yummy! Depending on your crockpot, you can turn the heat way up and do your browning/caramelizing right there, then add the remaining ingredients. No second pan to wash!
I usually start my stuff like that while I finish dressing. And you are do right about coming home to that aroma someone spent hours in the kitchen. ;)

I made this last night and it was delicious. I t...

2012-01-12T12:20:19.438-05:00

I made this last night and it was delicious. I threw in a can of diced green chilies and added some avocado chunks with the scallions. I will definately make this often. Thanks for the recipe.

amazing post thanks 4 sharing

2012-01-11T01:04:57.783-05:00

amazing post thanks 4 sharing

Really, really yummy! I had some avocado and sour ...

2012-01-08T11:03:24.317-05:00

Really, really yummy! I had some avocado and sour cream so added them on top. I also made it in a large pot on the stove top since I don't have a crock pot and why dirty two pots when you can just use one? I'll be making this one again. Thanks so ,much.

I have to do a quick browning too, you can't g...

2012-01-07T15:05:32.615-05:00

I have to do a quick browning too, you can't get the Maillard reaction in a crock pot. Great looking dish, Kevin. Stunning photography as always. I know you get tired of hearing that, right?

Anonymous: The chicken was so moist! I specifica...

2012-01-06T19:10:41.580-05:00

Anonymous: The chicken was so moist! I specifically remember noticing that as i shredded it even though I was not really looking for it.

Sounds like something lovely to come home to on a ...

2012-01-06T17:24:37.406-05:00

Sounds like something lovely to come home to on a cold January day...

Do I see cheese in there? I think I do... I woul...

2012-01-06T16:32:26.213-05:00

Do I see cheese in there? I think I do... I would definitely add a little cheese. And sour cream. Or maybe some avocado... LOOKS YUMMY

So glad you liked it Kevin! This has been so popul...

2012-01-06T15:19:15.672-05:00

So glad you liked it Kevin! This has been so popular on my blog for years! Your photo looks lovely!

Kevin, you hit an important point for people using...

2012-01-06T13:48:23.956-05:00

Kevin, you hit an important point for people using crockpots. While it's true you *can* just throw everything into the pot and walk away with little advance, prep, this results in decidely lackluster dishes with not much aesthetic appeal and very often, decreased flavor.

Crock pot are an efficient time-saving tool and "natural meat tenderizer -- but they are not miracle workers.

Consider it no different than a casserole dish which simply takes longer than average.

If you use onions, caramelize them,as you did. If you use chicken, brown it first to bring out the sugars. For every step you take to prep your meal as you would if you were NOT using a crockpot -- you'll be thrice rewarded.

While it's true it isn't always possible to take those few extra steps, whenever you can, it's well worth it.

Glad you enjoyed your meal!

Doesn't the chicken breast get dry? I bet this...

2012-01-06T12:07:40.896-05:00

Doesn't the chicken breast get dry? I bet this would also be good with turkey thighs, which are great for this kind of dish.

This looks great. Some healthy food is in order af...

2012-01-06T11:25:57.912-05:00

This looks great. Some healthy food is in order after all of those excess Christmas calories!!

This looks delicious!! I cannot wait to try this. ...

2012-01-06T10:20:49.579-05:00

This looks delicious!! I cannot wait to try this. I love slow cooker recipes!

I have made this meal from Skinny Taste as well an...

2012-01-06T09:54:22.082-05:00

I have made this meal from Skinny Taste as well and it is one of my favorites. It reminds me of the burrito bowls at Chipotle, but in the comfort of my own home! Yum!

I just found your blog via Pinterest, and darlin, ...

2012-01-06T09:27:45.512-05:00

I just found your blog via Pinterest, and darlin, I don't know whether I should cry or come to Canada and hug you! Your recipes all look amazing and I will no longer have to worry about what to make for dinner.

Mmmm... I can almost smell it. As Raechel Ray says...

2012-01-06T09:25:14.900-05:00

Mmmm... I can almost smell it. As Raechel Ray says, "when will they invent smell-a-vision?" I know this isn't television, but...

Looks wonderful--and I can't usually say that ...

2012-01-06T09:24:58.490-05:00

Looks wonderful--and I can't usually say that about slow cooker recipes. I bet that your time caramelizing the onions was a big boost to the dish. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

My biggest pet peeve about crockpot dishes is that...

2012-01-06T06:26:30.888-05:00

My biggest pet peeve about crockpot dishes is that they're usually so...ugly. But yours is gorgeous! Both in taste and in aesthetics.

Me encantan estos platos, perfectos. Saludos

2012-01-06T04:25:19.445-05:00

Me encantan estos platos, perfectos.

Saludos

Love it! i get use eating rice with corns... tasty...

2012-01-06T04:12:10.444-05:00

Love it! i get use eating rice with corns... tasty. Love the colors of ur photo... thx for sharing the recipe

Delicious looking! A great dish for cold winter da...

2012-01-06T02:21:56.765-05:00

Delicious looking! A great dish for cold winter days.

Cheers,

Rosa

LOVE using the crockpot - thanks for the great rec...

2012-01-06T00:08:11.002-05:00

LOVE using the crockpot - thanks for the great recipe!

this sounds yummy!! Thanks again for your deliciou...

2012-01-05T19:16:42.029-05:00

this sounds yummy!! Thanks again for your delicious recipes!!