That’s A Load of Crock (Crockpot Recipes That Is)

It’s getting cold and staying cold now. Although it is never a wrong time to make a meal in a crockpot; there is something about a crockpot meal in the winter that is more satisfying. Another benefit from a meal in a crockpot is that dinner is ready for you by the time you get home! And with this being the “busiest time of the year” that just sounds like a win win situation.

CrockPot Bowtie Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 o) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• salt/pepper
• 10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed (can also use fresh spinach)
• 16 oz. bowtie pasta, cooked
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded

Directions:

Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Put in crock-pot and add sauce, tomatoes and seasonings. Cook for 6-7 hours on low. Add the last 4 ingredients during the last 30 minutes of cooking and turn crock-pot to high. Add fresh spinach, pasta, parmesan and 1 cup of the mozzarella and mix well. Add the last 1/2 cup of mozzarella to melt on the top.

 

Creamy Salsa Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4-6 chicken breasts
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 16 oz salsa
• 1 can of corn
• 1 can of black beans

Directions:

Put all ingredients in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours. Once it is cooked, shred the chicken and mix together. You may add cooked rice to the crockpot and mixed it all together. Options for toppings include: crushed lime tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream, and diced avocado. 

 

Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4-6 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 16 oz salsa

Directions:

Put all ingredients in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. Once cooked, shred the chicken. You can eat this alongside some rice and vegetables; or make shredded chicken sandwiches and serve with a salad. 

Ranch Pork Chops

Ingredients:

• 4-6 pork chops
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 packet of ranch dressing mix

Put all ingredients in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours. Once cooked shred the pork chops. You can serve this alongside mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad, or even rice.