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Easy Crock Pot Meals – Honey Chicken and Rice Recipe

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By Mavis Butterfield on October 30, 2012 · 20 Comments

You know when you make something really good, and you’re like OH MY FREAKIN’ STARS?

Well, this recipe for honey chicken is just that. Oh my freakin’ stars. Next time, I’m making a double batch so we can eat it 2 nights in a row. Yep, it was that good.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts {I used frozen chicken}
1 small onion, diced
1 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

There are really 2 different ways to make this recipe.

If you plan on using frozen chicken breasts, simply turn the crock pot on low, and place frozen chicken in the bottom of the crock pot. Mix all the remaining ingredients together and pour the sauce over the chicken, put the lid on, and cook for 8 hours.

If you plan on using thawed chicken breasts, turn your crock pot on low, and place the chicken in the bottom of the crock pot Mix all the remaining ingredients together and pour the sauce over the chicken, put the lid on, and cook for 3 -4 hours.

Serve over a bed of your favorite rice.

Viola! A scrumptious dinner in no time at all! Man, I love my crock pot!

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Easy Crock Pot Recipes – Italian Chicken Pasta Soup

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By Mavis Butterfield on October 1, 2012 · 10 Comments

Since school started over a month ago, I’m been using my crock pot about twice a week now for dinner time meals. And why wouldn’t I? The weather is getting colder, everyone is coming home at different times, and it’s so stinkin’ easy to take 5 minutes out of my day to toss a few items in the crock pot for a hot dinner everyone likes.

If you haven’t dusted yours off yet from storing it all summer, now is your chance. This recipe for Italian Chicken Pasta Soup rocks. And seriously, it takes only 5 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients {adapted from Betty Crocker}

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts {I used frozen}
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, cut in half
2 cloves garlic, minced
48 ounces chicken broth
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta { I used mini bow tie pasta}
1 teaspoon Italian seasonings {I used McCormick’s blend}
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place all of the ingredients in a large crock pot, stir, cover, and cook on the low setting for 8 hours or on the high setting for 4 hours. About 20 minutes before serving the soup, use two forks to shred the chicken in the crock pot. Add pasta, stir and continue to cook in the crock pot for 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender {be careful not to overcook it}. Ladle soup in to bowls and serve.

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Easy Crock Pot Meals – Vegetarian Chili Recipe

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By Mavis Butterfield on September 17, 2012 · 5 Comments

Since the kids have been back in school, my crock pot and I have been practically been joined at the hip.

Call me a total nerd, but I love crock pot recipes! They are such a time saver. Especially if you have to drive your kids all over timbuck2 and back for sports practice and games everyday after school. Seriously, being able to make dinner ahead of time is awesome.

You know what else is awesome? Dried pinto beans.

Why? Because they are cheap, cheap, cheap. Generally I pick up a 25 pound bag from Costco once every 18 months just so I can make homemade chili and refried beans. This recipe for crock pot chili is just about as easy as it gets.

Here is how to make it.

Ingredients

3 cups dried pinto beans
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
{2} 9 oz cans tomato puree
{1} 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Soak the pinto beans over night in your slow cooker over night on low. In the morning, rinse off the beans and place the back in the slow cook with all the remaining ingredients. Stir, and turn on low for 8 to 10 hours or until the beans have softened. Be sure and stir the chili everyone in a while.

* If you like ground beef or chicken in your chili, cook it ahead of time and just toss it in the crock pot when you mix all the ingredients together.
Serve with cornbread or warm rolls. Easiest dinner ever!

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Easy Crock Pot Meals – Corn Chowder with Bacon, Potatoes and Chives

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By Mavis Butterfield on September 10, 2012 · 32 Comments

The weather outside yesterday was overcast, with intermittent sprinkles, and as soon as I had looked out the window, I quickly decided corn chowder would be on the dinner menu. I knew my day would be packed with gardening, cleaning and running errands, so I pulled out the crock pot and tossed {almost} everything in.

I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling pretty pumped about this fall. As soon as the tomato harvest is over, I have a feeling I’ll be spending more time in my footed pajamas than in the garden.

* You can make this recipe without the bacon, but everything is better with bacon if you ask me.

Ingredients

3 cups corn kernels {I used fresh corn}
8 oz small potatoes, quartered
8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper to taste
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups milk {I used 2%}
1/4 cup butter

Directions

Combine the first 8 ingredients in slow cooker, cover and cook high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Stir in milk and butter and cook for an additional hour.
Serve with warm rolls or buttered toast.

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