slow cooker recipes

1. Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:

• • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• • 1 packet taco seasoning

• • 1 cup salsa

• • Tortillas, for serving

• • Preferred toppings (cheese, lettuce, avocado, etc.)

Instructions:

1. 1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

1. 1. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.

1. 1. Pour salsa on top.

1. 1. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

1. 1. Shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce.

1. 1. Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.

2. Hearty Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces

• • 4 cups beef broth

• • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced

• • 4 potatoes, diced

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 3 cloves garlic, minced

• • 1 tsp dried thyme

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. Place beef in the slow cooker.

1. 1. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.

1. 1. Pour beef broth over the ingredients.

1. 1. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

3. Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients:

• • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

• • 2 cans diced tomatoes

• • 1 can corn, drained

• • 1 bell pepper, chopped

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 2 cloves garlic, minced

• • 2 tbsp chili powder

Instructions:

1. 1. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.

1. 1. Stir until well mixed.

1. 1. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

4. Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup Arborio rice

• • 4 cups vegetable broth

• • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 1 cup heavy cream

• • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. 1. Combine rice, broth, mushrooms, and onion in the slow cooker.

1. 1. Cook on low for 4 hours, stirring halfway through.

1. 1. Stir in cream and Parmesan for the last 30 minutes.

5. BBQ Pulled Pork

Ingredients:

• • 2 lbs pork shoulder

• • 1 cup BBQ sauce

• • 1 onion, sliced

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. Place pork in slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.

1. 1. Add BBQ sauce and onion.

1. 1. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

1. 1. Shred pork with forks and serve on buns or over rice.

6. Thai Red Curry Chicken

Ingredients:

• • 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless

• • 1 can coconut milk

• • 3 tablespoons red curry paste

• • 2 peppers, sliced

• • 1 cup frozen peas

• • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. 1. Place chicken and curry paste in slow cooker.

1. 1. Pour in coconut milk and add peppers.

1. 1. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

1. 1. Add peas in the last 30 minutes.

1. 1. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

7. One-Pot Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach

Ingredients:

• • 12 oz uncooked pasta

• • 1 can diced tomatoes

• • 4 cups vegetable broth

• • 3 cups fresh spinach

• • 2 cloves garlic, minced

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. 1. Combine all ingredients except spinach in the slow cooker.

1. 1. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until pasta is cooked.

1. 1. Stir in spinach a few minutes before serving.

8. Slow Cooker Ratatouille

Ingredients:

• • 1 eggplant, diced

• • 1 zucchini, sliced

• • 1 bell pepper, chopped

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 2 cans diced tomatoes

• • 2 cloves garlic, minced

• • 1 tsp dried basil

Instructions:

1. 1. Layer all ingredients in the slow cooker.

1. 1. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.

9. Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs

Ingredients:

• • 2 lbs chicken thighs

• • 1/2 cup maple syrup

• • 1/4 cup soy sauce

• • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. 1. Whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, and garlic.

1. 1. Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.

1. 1. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

10. Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:

• • 1 can kidney beans, drained

• • 1 can cannellini beans, drained

• • 4 cups vegetable broth

• • 1 can diced tomatoes

• • 2 carrots, diced

• • 1 zucchini, diced

• • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions:

1. 1. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.

1. 1. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.