Crock Pot Chicken Un-Fried Steak!
I know when you hear chicken fried steak the first thing that comes to mind is having a heart attack from all the fat. The second, if your get past the first, is the mess of frying the breaded steak.
Well this is my healthier version of chicken fried steak. In my version I bake the cube steak, in the oven, at high heat for 10 -15 minutes, to get a nice crisp coating. I then place the steaks in the crock pot with some onions and fat-free chicken gravy. The steaks stay crispy, moist and extremely tender. Serve with some egg noodles and biscuits and you are in business.
This Crock Pot Chicken Un-Fried Steak is incredibly simple with a little prep work the night before. Using cube steak this meal can feed a family of 5 for about 10 bucks. Hard to beat that for the price!
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- 6 oz cube steaks 4-5
- salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tsp seasoned salt such as [Lawrys | http://www.mccormick.com/Lawrys/Flavors/Spice-Blends/Seasoned-Salt]
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 jar [Heinz Fat Free Chicken Gravy | http://www.heinzgravy.com/flavors/fat-free-classic-chicken.aspx]
- Egg Noodles or Mashed Potatoes
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- Pre-heat oven to 475°
- Lightly season cube steaks with salt and pepper to taste.
- In large bowl combine flour and next six ingredients.
- In another bowl whisk eggs and water.
- Dip steaks into egg mixture and remove excess
- Dredge steaks in flour mixture and press bread crumbs into steak. Shake off excess. Set aside.
- Heat lightly greased pan in oven for 5 minutes. Place steaks on heated pan and lightly spray steask with cooking spray.
- Bake steaks for 10 to 15 minutes, turning half way until browned and crispy.
- Spray crock pot with cooking spray and place half of sliced onion in the bottom
- Layer steaks over onions. Add remaining onions and pour jar of gravy over top. (TIP: Add about 2 tablespoons of water to gravy jar. Close lid and shake vigorously. Add to crock pot)
- Cook on low for 5 hours.
- Serve with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
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Alli @ Tornadough Alli says
These look great Quinn. I have some cube steaks that I need a recipe for. Might need to try! Plus I’m a crock pot addict so this is perfect.
Quinn Caudill says
I wasn’t planning on putting this on the blog but it turned out to good not too. I take pics of all steps even if I don’t plan on posting it. Weird I know. Never know when it might turn out great :))
Johanne Lamarche says
Mouth watering comfort food!
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks Johanne for stopping by. Yep just simple comfort food but a little healthier.
Kathryn says
So, as a Carolina girl, this speaks to my heart. And as a Southern who doesn’t really like fried foods, this seriously sings to my soul – YUM! (Also, yumming!) What a great and healthier version of the original – can’t wait to introduce this to my family!
Quinn Caudill says
Hope you enjoy it Kathryn. Let me know how it turns out if you make it.
Jhuls says
It’s nice to know that you have a healthier version of this dish – sounds really amazing, Quinn. But I have a question. Can I do this even if I don’t have a crock pot?? 😀 I hope you are having a fantastic time and happy FF. 🙂
Quinn Caudill says
Sure just sauté your onions then add the baked steaks and gravy. Simmer for 30-60 minutes. Enjoy
Angie says
Haven’t had chicken fried steak in a long time! Precisely for that reason you mentioned. Trying to be good to my heart 🙂 But you’ve taken all the worries away with your un-fried version! You’re so good! I’m pinning this so I won’t forget!
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks Angie. I wouldn’t call it health food but it is a heck of a lot better than original recipes for Chicken Fried Steak. Have a great weekend. Happy FF!
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
I haven’t made chicken fried steak in a long time either. Like Angie said, it just wasn’t good for the ole ticker. Your version still looks like everything that I loved about it though. Nice and crispy without being dry.
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks Julie, I was amazed how moist it was. Have a great weekend. BTW I just signed up for FBP through your blog. Make sure you get the credit
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
Thank you Quinn! I hope you love it as much as I do. There is so much info and it’s a great community!
skd says
Un-fried in the title is a total puller. I loved the idea totally. yummy dish.
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks. Not sure how well the name will work with SEO but who cares.
petra08 says
The chicken looks like great comfort food AND healthy as well being baked in the oven. A great recipe 🙂 Happy FF!
Kaila says
I love this spin on a classic recipe. I’m certainly the type who just can’t handle heavy food, so I love your lighter recipe. And, the pictures look tasty as well. Thanks for bringing this dish to the fiesta, and I hope you have a fabulous weekend! 😀
Ginger says
What a great dish! Perfect for this time of the year!
dishofdailylife says
I definitely need to try this! I have a feeling that my boys are going to love this!