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Close-up of Cozy Chicken For Cold Evenings served in soft tacos with a rich tomato and onion sauce.

Cozy Chicken For Cold Evenings

This recipe is for anyone who seeks warmth, comfort, and nourishment after a long, chilly day. It is simple, satisfying, and feels like an embrace in a bowl. Perfect for busy parents, young professionals, or anyone who believes food is more than fuel—it’s comfort, connection, and care.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Finishing Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 6 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 4 ½ pounds

Equipment

  • 6- to 8-quart slow cooker
  • Large cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, stir together the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, paprika, pepper, garlic, and onion until well combined. Add the chicken, stirring to ensure it is fully coated with the sauce.
  2. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F, on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken to a large cutting board. When it is cool enough to handle, cut it into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the sauce and stir very well.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes more.
  5. Serve on tortillas topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.

Notes

This recipe was inspired by a winter evening when the power went out during a snowstorm. The author lit candles and made a simple chicken dinner on the gas stove, using garlic, butter, thyme, and a splash of broth. The aroma filled the kitchen and lifted the mood. Sitting by candlelight, enjoying the warm, comforting chicken, the author realized that even when life feels uncertain or cold, cooking can ground us. A humble meal made with care can bring peace to stormy evenings.

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