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creamy italian chicken

Saturday, June 28, 2025

 

quick and easy lasagna

Monday, January 6, 2025

 


Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1/2 large yellow onion,diced
  • 8 oz frozen chopped spinach
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 8 oz pkg cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 1/2 tsps Italian seasoning
  • 19 oz pkg frozen cheese tortellini
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. In large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat until meat is browned and crumbly; drain.
  2. Add cooked sausage and remaining ingredients to a 6 quart slow cooker. 
  3. Cover and cook on low 2.5-3.5 hours or until tortellini is cooked through.
  4. Stir to make sure sauce is creamy before serving. Top with parmesan cheese, if desired. 

crockpot creamy cheesy tortellini

Tuesday, October 10, 2023


 


Ingredients
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 (10 oz) can Ro-tel tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • tortilla chips
  • 3/4 cup shredded mexican blend cheese
  • optional topping: sour cream, green onions, black olives, lettuce and tomatoes
Instructions
  1. Mix together Rotel, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar in a small bowl. 
  2. Place chicken into slow cooker and cover with tomato mixture
  3. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours. Shred chicken.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°
  5. Arrange chips on bottom of large baking sheet
  6. Spoon chicken mixture over tortilla chips; top with cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. 
  7. Add desired toppings to serve. 

slow cooker chicken nachos

Monday, April 17, 2023

 




Ingredients
  • 1-1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 (15 oz) cans white chili beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • optional toppings: extra cheese, sour cream and crackers
Instructions
  1. Place chicken, beans, onions, garlic, green chiles, and chicken broth into slow cooker
  2. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours
  3. After cooking, remove chicken breasts from slow cooker and shred
  4. Return chicken to slow cooker, add cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cover and cook an additional 15-20 minutes. 
  5. Stir in cheese until melted.
  6. Serve with an extra sprinkle of cheese, sour cream, and crackers, if desired


slow cooker white chicken chili

 

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 (10.5) oz cans of cream of chicken soup
  • 3 potatoes, cut in 1/4 in cubes
  • 16 oz pkg frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 8 biscuits (store bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Add chicken to slow cooker, and season with salt and ppper, minced onion, and poultry seasoning
  2. Pour cream of chicken soup over the chicken, then add in cubed potatoes
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours
  4. Remove chicken and shred
  5. Add shredded chicken back into slow cover, stir in frozen mixed vegetables and heavy cream; cover and cook on additional 20-30 minutes on low. 
  6. Meanwhile, bake biscuits according to package directions
  7. Split biscuits on plate, and serve chicken pot pie on top of biscuits.

slow cooker chicken pot pie

slow cooker ravioli lasagna

 


Ingredients

  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 oz jar roasted red peppers
  • 32 oz carton chicken broth
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 28 oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 14 oz can artichoke heats, rinsed and drained
  • 8 cups Swiss chard or Spinash, chopped
  • 20 oz pkg fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese 
Instructions
  1.  Add celery, onions, garlic, red peppers, chicken broth, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, and artichoke heats to slow cooker. 
  2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours
  3. Add in swiss chard or spinach and tortellini, and cook an additional 8-12 minutes on high until pasta is al dente. 
  4. Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired. 


slow cooker tortellini soup

Friday, April 14, 2023

 



Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 oz pkg taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 oz can chopped green chilis
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 2 oz sliced black olives, drained
  • 10-12 flour tortillas
Instructions
  1. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray; place chicken on bottom of slow cooker and add taco seasoning, garlic powder, green chilis, lime juice, and 1/4 cup water. 
  2. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or high 3-4 hours. Shred chicken when done. 
  3. Preheat oven to 350°
  4. Mix together cream of chicken soup and sour cream; pour half of the sour cream mixture on the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish, and mix the other half in with the shredded chicken. 
  5. Place about 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 tbl cheddar cheese onto each tortilla; roll up and place seam side down into baking dish; repeat with remaining tortillas. 
  6. Pour enchilada sauce over the entire casserole and cover with remaining cheddar cheese; top with green onions and olives. 
  7. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake additional 5 minutes. 


slow cooker chicken enchiladas



Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork ribs
  • 2 tsp favorite dry bbq rub
  • 1-1/2 cups favorite bbq sauce

Instructions

  1. Season ribs with dry bbq rub
  2. Place ribs into slow cooker, standing up, with meatier side facing the inner wall. 
  3. Pour bbq sauce over top of ribs, making sure the sauce covers both sides. 
  4. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours, or until ribs are very tender and the meat easily comes off the the bone. 
  5. To serve, gently move the ribs to a large platter or baking sheet and spoon some of the cooking juices all over the rack. 


slow cooker bbq ribs

 Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 premade 9 in deep dish pie crust
Instructions
  1. In medium skillet, cook sausage until browned and crumbly, drain well
  2. In large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, and garlic salt until well combined. Whisk in cooked sausage and cheese. 
  3. Prebake pie crust according to directions.
  4. Pour egg mixture into pie crust. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 mins. Remove foil for last 10 minutes and continue baking until top is golden brown. 

sausage & cheese quiche

Monday, April 10, 2023

 




Sausage and White Bean Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz pkg mirepoix blend, frozen
  • 2 (14 oz) can great northern beans, drained
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 3/4 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 32 oz carton chicken broth
Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet, cook sausage until browned and crumbly; drain. 
  2. Combine all remaining ingredients including sausage in crockpot and stir well. 
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

sausage & white bean soup

 Ingredients: 

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 can Rotel
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1/2 onion, diced
Instructions:
  1. Combine salsa, canned tomatoes and taco seasoning.
  2. Place onions & chicken in the slow cooker and top with tomato mixture. 
  3. Cook on low 7-8 hours
  4. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker and stir in juices. 
  5. Serve in taco shells, on salads, pizza or in bowls over rice.














Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Thursday, January 26, 2023


 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 3 tbl chili sauce
  • 1/4 tsp sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 cup cooked brown rice
  • 6 tbl chopped salted peanuts
  • 6 tbl chopped red pepper
Instructions:
  1. Place chicken in slow cooker. 
  2. In small bowl, combine onion, water, peanut butter, chili sauce, salt, cayenne, and pepper. 
  3. Pour mixture over chicken. 
  4. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. 
  5. Shred meat with forks and return to slow cooker and heat through. 
  6. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with peanuts and red pepper. 

Indonesian Peanut Chicken

Wednesday, January 25, 2023


 

Ingredients: 

  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 large cans Italian plum tomatoes
  • 2 can burgundy wine
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 package lasagna noodles
  • 1 package low fat mozzarella cheese
  • 4 garlic buds
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 small cans tomato puree
  • 2 cans water
  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 1 small container ricotta cheese
  • 1 pkg parmesan cheese
Instructions:
  1. Brown onion and garlic in olive oil. Remove garlic and save oil
  2. To oil add oregano, plum tomatoes, tomato puree, wine, water and basil. The longer the sauce cooks the better.
  3. Brown ground beef, drain, and discard fat. 
  4. Add meat to sauce and simmer. 
  5. Cook lasagna noodles as directed. 
  6. Grease pan and layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan. Repeat layers.  
  7. Bake covered at 350° for 45 minutes. 
  8. Remove foil and bake for additional 10 minutes to brown cheese. 






Lasagna

Thursday, December 22, 2022


Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice



Ingredients:

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  • 1 cup rice, uncooked
  • frozen broccoli (to taste)
  • 1 pouch velveeta cheese sauce
  • 1/2 tsp paprica
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved
Instructions:
  1. In bowl combine soup, water, rice, cheese sauce, paprica, pepper, and garlic salt. 
  2. Mix in broccoli
  3. Pour mixture into 9x13 casserole dish
  4. Add Chicken to dish and cover lightly with rice mixture. 
  5. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken and rice are done. 

Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

 








Baked Potato Bar

Monday, May 3, 2021

 




Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Wednesday, March 3, 2021




 






Chicken Tortilla Soup

Friday, February 5, 2021

 


Lobster Ravioli

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

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