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This garlicky chicken dish would have spent hours covered in a pot during harsh winters past, when the hearth served as the kitchen's beating heart. This low-and-slow cooking technique that our grandmother's cauldrons used to tenderize the meat to perfection and blend flavors is now available in our newfangled slow cookers. The humble, hearty meals that helped people make it through the long, cold winters in the Midwest are the inspiration for this recipe. This dish envelops you in its comforting embrace, providing nourishment and solace. Creamy chicken smothered in a rich garlic mushroom sauce is the perfect antidote to a day when the cold wind howls against the windows or when you simply want some old-fashioned comfort.
You can't go wrong with a side of buttered egg noodles to balance off the dish's richness and velvety texture, or with fluffy mashed potatoes to soak up all that delicious sauce. With a side of steaming green beans or a refreshing green salad, this heavy entrée may be lightened up a touch.