| Slow cookers are fabulous and they can cook an | | | | Ingredients |
| entire meal for you and save you lots of time in the | | | | 6 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless) |
| kitchen. They're especially convenient if you work | | | | 1 can cheddar cheese soup |
| outside the home...or even if you work at home. Just | | | | 2 cans cream of chicken soupgarlic powder, to |
| prepare your main dish early in the day, toss in all your | | | | tastesalt and pepper to taste |
| ingredients, select the appropriate setting, and you're | | | | Directions |
| good to go. You can even use two slow cookers if | | | | Rinse chicken and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic |
| you are preparing a side dish. | | | | powder. Mix undiluted soup and pour over chicken in |
| On a cold winter day, why not surprise your family | | | | the slow cooker. |
| with their favorite soup or stew and let it cook all day. | | | | Cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Serve over rice or noodles. |
| When they arrive home and savor the delicious aroma | | | | Slow Cooker Beef Stew |
| of what's been simmering all day, you immediately earn | | | | Ingredients |
| some good brownie points with hardly any effort. And | | | | 3 carrots, cut lengthwise into halves, then cut into 1-inch |
| speaking of brownies...since you'll be saving lots of time | | | | pieces |
| on your dinner, you'll have more time to actually make | | | | 3 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| some, or perhaps another family favorite treat. | | | | 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
| If you have a slow cooker but it's been collecting dust | | | | 1-1/2 cups chopped onions |
| high up on a shelf somewhere, what are you waiting | | | | 3 cloves garlic, chopped |
| for? Get it down, dust if off...and use it! I can't think of | | | | 4-1/2 tsps Worcestershire sauce |
| anything better on a cold snowy day than a slow | | | | 3/4 tsp dried thyme leaves |
| cooker filled with mouth-watering, homemade chili. | | | | 3/4 tsp dried basil leaves |
| Doesn't that sound warm and cozy while you're curled | | | | 1/2 tsp black pepper |
| up with a blanket by the fire? That is...if you like chili. | | | | 1 bay leaf |
| The convenience of the slow cooker offers incredible | | | | 2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces |
| time-saving ways to make easy, melt-in-your-mouth | | | | 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained |
| dishes without the stress of cooking. | | | | 1 can (about 14 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth |
| Below are some delicious slow cooker recipes for | | | | 1/2 cup cold water |
| your taste buds | | | | 1/4 cup all-purpose flour |
| Slow Cooker Beef Chili | | | | Directions |
| Ingredients | | | | Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the following order: |
| 1 pound ground beef | | | | carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, garlic, Worcestershire |
| 1 can pinto beans, drained (15 oz) 1 can enchilada | | | | sauce, thyme, basil, pepper, bay leaf, beef, tomatoes |
| sauce (10 oz) 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz) | | | | with juice and broth. |
| 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 1 cup water | | | | Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours. |
| 1 cup shredded process american cheese | | | | Remove beef and vegetables to large serving bowl; |
| 4 cups corn chips | | | | cover and keep warm. Remove and discard bay leaf. |
| 1 cup sour cream | | | | Turn slow cooker to high; cover. |
| 1/2 cup shredded process American cheese | | | | Stir water into flour in small bowl until smooth. Add 1/2 |
| Directions | | | | cup cooking liquid; mix well. Stir flour mixture into slow |
| Brown ground beef. Transfer meat to slow cooker. | | | | cooker. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until thickened. |
| Stir in beans, enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, 1 cup of | | | | Pour sauce over meat and vegetables. Serve |
| cheese, onion and 1 cup of water. | | | | immediately. |
| Reserve 1 cup of corn chips; crush the remaining chips | | | | If you don't have one of these one-pot wonder |
| and add to the meat mixture. | | | | cookers, you need to invest in one. You can prepare |
| Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours. To | | | | your meals and conveniently walk away from your |
| serve, top with sour cream, remaining cheese, and | | | | kitchen for an entire day and come back to an easy, |
| reserved corn chips. | | | | scrumptious dinner with your family. |
| Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken | | | | |