Whole Slow Cooker Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (3 lb) whole chicken, skin removed
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 olive oil
• 1/4 honey
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 Tbs minced garlic

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place chicken in crockpot. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over chicken.
2. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

*Note: I would cook it breast side down the entire time - it kept it more moist this way.

Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 cup (or more) of Marzetti slaw dressing
• 3/4 cup of grapes, cut in fourths
• 1/2 cup celery
• 1/4 cup of pecans
• 2 Tbs onion, minced
• 1 tsp celery seed

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook chicken in crockpot for 6-8 hours. Pull apart when finished cooking.
2. Mix all the ingredients and add the pulled apart chicken.

Spiced Orange Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/3 cup honey
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 Tbs coriander
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 lb chicken breast
• 1 bag frozen broccoli florets
• Whole wheat orzo

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in the crockpot and mix together.
2. Add chicken breasts and coat with mixture. Add broccoli.
3. Cook on high for 3 hours. Serve with whole wheat orzo.

Chicken Curry

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 Tbs ground coriander
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground fennel
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 lb chicken breasts

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix together the first 11 ingredients (ginger thru tomatoes) in the bottom of a slow cooker
2. Add chicken and coat with mixture. Cook on low for 4 hours.
3. Shred chicken and mix in the remaining ingredients.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 chicken breast halves
• 2 (15 oz) cans Mexican stewed tomatoes or Rotel tomatoes (I buy Rotel tomatoes and green chilies in the can together)
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 (14 oz) can chopped green chilies
• 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
• Grated cheese
• Tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients, except chips and cheese, and place into the crockpot
2. Cook on low for 8 hours (I make it at lunchtime and cook for 5 hours and it is great)
3. Put chips in bowl and ladle soup on top. 
4. Top with cheese.

Crockpot Sesame-Seed Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 lbs skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 Tbs sherry wine
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 2 Tbs ketchup
• 2 Tbs toasted sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place chicken thighs in slow cooker.
2. Whisk together remaining ingredients on a bowl, then pour over chicken, making sure to get sauce on every piece.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.

Crockpot Broccoli Beef

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb thin beef (I used rib eye)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 Tbs white wine
• 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbs brown sugar
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed & chopped
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bag thawed broccoli florets

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add the liquid to the crockpot
2. Chop up your garlic and add to mixture. Stir in spices.
3. Slice meat into thin strips. Toss into the liquid and spice mixture to coat thoroughly.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, depending on cut of meat. Thicker pieces take longer to tenderize.
5. An hour before serving, add entire bag of broccoli. Cover and cook on high for another hour or so.
6. Stir gingerly to coat broccoli.
7. Serve over steamed rice.

Chicken Stroganoff

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 1/8 cup margarine
• 1 (.7 oz) package dry Italian-style dressing mix
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
• 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put chicken, margarine and dressing mix in slow cooker. Mix together and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
2. Add cream cheese and soup. Mix together and cook on high for 30 minutes or until heated through and warm.

*You can serve over egg noodles (optional)

**I also throw in some mushrooms sometimes

Cheesey Italian Tortellini

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 (16 oz) jar marinara sauce
• 1 (4.5 oz) can sliced mushrooms
• 1 (14.5 oz) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated or fresh cheese tortellini
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS:

• Crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain
• Combine the ground meats, marinara sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes in a slowcooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
• Stir in tortellini and sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes on low, or until tortellini is tender.

Bacon Ranch Slowcooker Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 turkey bacon strips, cooked and shredded
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 package ranch dressing mix
• 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup fat-free sour cream
• 16 oz chicken breasts
• 8 oz rigatoni pasta

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine the bacon, garlic, ranch mix, chicken soup and sour cream.
2. Place chicken in crockpot and pour sauce over top.
3. Cook on high for 3.5 hours
4. Serve over hot noodles.

Angel Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 package Good Seasons Italian salad dressing mix
• 1 can golden mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 4 oz cream cheese
• Pinch of dried onion
• 1/4 tsp ground garlic (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut chicken breasts into fourths so the flavor can be absorbed into all the pieces. (Boneless, center-cut pork chops are also good)
2. Place chicken in crockpot. 
3. Mix together butter, dressing mix, soup, broth, cream cheese, onion and garlic. Pour over chicken.
4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
5. Serve over angel hair pasta.

Stuffing and Cheese Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• Chicken breasts (frozen or fresh)
• 1 slice of American cheese on each piece of chicken
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can cream of celery soup
• 1 box of your favorite stuffing

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put all in crockpot on low 4-6 hours. No mixing or anything required.

Kalua Pork

INGREDIENTS:

• Pork roast
• Kosher salt
• 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
• Rice

DIRECTIONS:

1. Poke lots of holes in the pork roast. Pour a bunch of kosher salt on the roast and rub it in.
2. (optional) Add 1 tsp of liquid smoke.
3. Cook in crockpot on low for 6-8 hours.
4. Shred & serve over rice