Yeah, I had the time, today.
Chicken Tetrazzini
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 package (8 oz) of sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condense cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup 1% milk
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 lb uncooked spaghetti
- 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend
Directions
- Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add chicken, celery mushrooms, onion, garlic, and spices to the slow cooker.
- Cover; cook on High heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.
- Stir in milk, soup, broth, and cream cheese. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, the cooked spaghetti is directed on the box. Drain; stir it & half of the cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture until well blended. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Slow Cooker Meatloaf
Loaf Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup diced white onion
- 1 cup diced red or green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 25 saltine crackers
- 2 lbs. 7% – 10% fat ground beef
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. mustard
Directions
- In a large bowl, add the eggs, onion, bell pepper, ketchup, milk, onion & garlic powders, and pepper. Crush the saltine crackers in next, and mix this all together with clean or gloved hands. Add the meat next, only mixing everything until it just comes together.
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray, and shape the meat into a loaf on the bottom of the slow cooker. Your meatloaf should hold into a loaf form without falling apart. Add more crushed saltines if the mixture seems too wet.
- Cover, and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, without opening the lid during cooking time.
- Scoop out the fat with a spoon, and discard.
- Mix together the sauce ingredients, and spoon over the meatloaf.
- Cover and cook for 30 more minutes on LOW if you want the sauce heated. Serve and enjoy.
Slow & Easy Vegetable Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 4 russet potatoes, sliced
- 2 large zucchini, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I used a 3-cheese blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Colby jack)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomato sauce, Italian herb blend, salt, pepper, corn, peas, and carrots.
- Spray the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Place a layer of potatoes on the bottom. Cover the bottom, overlapping the potatoes a little. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Similarly, add a layer of zucchini and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Top with 1/3 of the tomato sauce and vegetable mixture. On top of this, sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
- Repeat this two more times for a total of three layers.
- Cook on high in your crockpot for 3 1/2-4 hours.
And yeah, I was late to the party. But coming by and showing my face is what matters. Right? I mean look at what I brought to the soiree. LoL
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