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Crockpot Chicken Okra Tomatoes

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Crockpot chicken okra tomatoes is a hearty Southern-inspired dish that uses simple ingredients. Chicken thighs, canned tomatoes, and fresh or frozen okra cook together in this flavorful one-pot recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday dinners! Instructions to make this budget-friendly chicken and okra meal in the Instant Pot are also included in the blog post.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen okra, sliced
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes in juices
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Season the chicken generously with salt & pepper. Add the chicken to the slow cooker with the diced tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cover & cook on for HIGH 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.
  3. The last 15 minutes of cooking time, stir in the okra. 

Instant Pot

  1. Season the chicken generously with salt & pepper. Add the chicken to the slow cooker with the diced tomatoes, broth, onion, garlic, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir to mix well.
  2. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure. Open the lid and turn stir the food.
  4. Turn on the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Stir in the frozen okra. Cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. 

Notes

this will thicken as it cools

Find it online: https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-okra-tomatoes-chicken/

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