Category Archives: Crock Pot

Super Easy Chicken Soft Tacos

May 13, 2014 Kim 18 Comments

Even in a funk, I still have to feed my family!

Thankfully, I love my crock pot and can just throw a few ingredients inside and call it dinner!!!

Yesterday (after a 4:00 am wake-up to clean the venue), I really needed a simple dinner that didn’t require much effort. And, the best part??? This is actually a healthy meal!!!

Ingredients:
chicken (I used about 6 chicken breasts – frozen)
1 can diced tomatoes (you could easily use the spicy kind!!)
1 packet taco seasoning (or make your own if that’s your thing!)

Put the chicken in the crock pot.

Mix tomatoes and taco seasoning together.

Pour tomato mixture over chicken and cook on low about 8 hours.

Before serving, shred the chicken.

You can add whatever taco fixings you like. Last night we kept it simple (that’s what happens when mom’s in a funk) and just had some rice, shredded lettuce and cheese.

Crock Pot, Pork, Recipes

Crock Pot Mexican Pork

March 25, 2014 Kim 40 Comments

Yesterday did not feel like spring! It was right under the freezing point most of the day and it snowed all afternoon.

I decided that something warm and hearty would be a perfect dinner!!!

Plus, anytime I can make dinner at 8:00 am and not have to worry about it the rest of the day I’m happy!!!

I used my Ninja for this easy dinner.

Ingredients:
pork roast (mine was right at 5 pounds)
2 packets taco seasoning (feel free to make your own – I went the easy route!)
1 can of green chilies
minced garlic (I used about a tablespoon)
chopped onion (I used 1/2 of a large onion)
1 c water
1 can diced tomatoes

Directions:
Put pork in crock pot. (I put it in frozen.) Mix all of the other ingredients and pour over the pork. Cook on low about 10 hours.

Shred the meat the last hour or so of cooking –

I served this over rice.

You could also eat this in a tortilla with sour cream and cheese which is what Hunter and Chris chose to do. Jordan enjoyed his over rice like me.

Besides being a simple dish, this is nice because it makes PLENTY!!! We love left-overs around here!!!

Enjoy!

Chicken, Chili, Crock Pot, Recipes

Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

January 25, 2014 Kim 24 Comments

I love chili – all types!!! I really like white chicken chili! And, if it can be made in the crock pot then it is a definite winner in my book!!!

This recipe is super easy and delicious!! I’ve made it 2 different times and both times it has been a meal that we end up scraping all of it out of the crock pot!!!

White Chicken Chili

about 1/2 onion, chopped
1 – 2 T vegetable oil
garlic – I did about a spoonful
chicken – I always used diced, cooked chicken breast
this stuff is a lifesaver!
1 can Great Northern beans
1 can green chilies
jalapeño, if desired – I used some from a can – about 2 spoonfuls
2.5-3 c chicken broth
Oregano – I just shook some in about 1-2 t
cumin – again I just shook some in
salt, to tast
sour cream or plain yogurt – about 3 spoonfuls (I always use fat-free of either of these but you can use whatever style you choose!!)
shredded cheese, 1.5-2 c

ingredients dry ingredients — dry ingredients

Saute the onion in the oil until tender. Because I used my Ninja crock pot, I just did this right in the crock pot (no extra dishes to wash!!).

Add the garlic, chicken, beans, green chills, jalapeño, oregano, cumin, salt and chicken broth.

Cook on low 4-6 hours.

30 minutes before serving add sour cream or yogurt and cheese.

Heat through (about 20-30 minutes).

Serve and enjoy!!

The creaminess of this chili and the tiny bit of heat from the peppers make it the perfect winter dish!!!

Crock Pot, Recipes, Soup

Crock Pot Taco Soup

April 10, 2013 Kim 10 Comments

I love soup!! It is easy to make, filling and the possibilities are endless!! Taco soup is one of my favorites – pretty much anything goes when making taco soup.

For tonight’s soup (crazy that April 10 it is only in the mid 30s) I used my crock pot.Anytime I can use my crock pot I’m happy!! I put this together and then spent the afternoon volunteering at Hunter’s school (library).

2 pounds ground beef (you could use ground turkey if you prefer)
onion, chopped
2 cans diced tomatoes
can of kidney beans
can of pinto beans
can of green chilies
can of tomato sauce
package of dry ranch salad dressing
package of taco seasoning
frozen corn (amount is up to you)

Brown the meat and onion.

Mix everything in crock pot and set on low for several hours (today I set it for 5 hours).

Serve with whatever toppings you like – sour cream, avocados, cheese)

Enjoy!!!

Crock Pot, Recipes, Soup

Chicken & Rice Gumbo Soup

February 23, 2013 Kim 2 Comments

I have never made Gumbo before but I thought it would be fun to try some! Cold and snowy outside – warm, filling soup inside!!!

I looked at lots of recipes and then sort-of combined and deleted the things that we like/don’t care for!

Chicken & Rice Gumbo Soup

diced, chicken breasts (I use the precut, precooked bags – cause I’m all about convenience!)
package of smoked sausage, sliced
4 carrot sticks, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
4 soup cans water
2 T chicken bouillon granules
dried thyme (I just shook some in)
1 package frozen cut okra
hot cooked rice (I made 3 cups in the rice cooker)

Mix all ingredients except okra and rice in crock pot.

Cover and cook on low 7 hours(ish).

Stir in okra during the last hour. (I just dumped the frozen stuff right in!)

Spoon rice into bowl and top with gumbo. If you want it spicy, by all means add hot sauce. (We did not.) I toasted up some French bread so we would have a crusty bread to dip into the soup – so good!!!