I am one lucky lady, I have two amazing kids and even better they love food, all types. My children are the epitome of foodies. Tonight, as he consumed an easy crock pot dish of beans and cornbread, the Dude says, “Mommy, what’s this?” pointing to the clear item in his bowl, I honestly reply, “an onion”. His response, “Oh, I just love onions”. He won’t be 3 until March and that still provides me with sheer amazement that he finds vegetables so endearing.
These recipes are simple and feed a crowd – not only that we usually have left overs which means cooking less often. Amen to that!
I thought I would pass along a few super easy crock pot dishes that We Fells love!
Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Pasta with Mushrooms
1 1/2 pounds of Boneless Chicken (cut in strips or smaller pieces)
8 oz. of fresh mushrooms (sometimes I add black olives as well)
1 package of dry Italian dressing mix
1 8oz reduced fat cream cheese
(Season All and cooking spray)
1 can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom soup
1 lb (16oz) of pasta (use whatever kind you like, I think it works best with rotini)
Spray the inside of your crock pot with the cooking spray. Then, place the chicken in the crock pot and cover the chicken with the mushrooms.
In a separate bowl, mix together the Italian dressing, Cream of Mushroom soup and softened cream cheese. Stir and then spread evenly over the mushroom covered chicken.
Cooked on high dinner is ready in 3-4 hours. I have even placed moderately frozen chicken in the crock pot as it is a little easier to slice when still slightly frozen.
Serve this yummy chicken dish over hot pasta with the sides of your choice.
Delicious Crock Pot French Dip
I usually go to the deli and find the best looking and freshest rolls – whether those are bollos or chiabatta. You can use whatever you like.
1 package of onion soup mix (store brand is fine)
16oz can of beef broth
1.5 lb trimmed chuck roast (or like meat – the last time I used sirloin)
Bag of mozzarella cheese
Poor beef broth into the crock pot, stir in the onion soup mix and place the roast in the sauce. Cook on low for 8 hours. I usually shred the meat in the crock pot using either two forks or a fork and knife, and let the shredded meat simmer for another hour or so.
Warm your oven to 350 degrees, slice your bread or rolls open, fill with shredded meat and top with mozzarella. Serve with the au jus sauce on the side as a dip. I also serve this with chips or sweet potato fries and carrot sticks.
These are just a couple of our family favorites, but they are easy, the kids like them – happy family = happy mom!
Just like they always say, “If momma ain’t happy, nobody’s happy!” 🙂
