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Taco Night: Crockpot Chicken Tacos With Only 3 Ingredients!

Better Housekeeper — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 15:46:42 +0000

If you’re finding yourself short on time during the week, try this crockpot chicken taco recipe! You only need 3 ingredients!

We just love using our crockpot! It makes putting together a delicious dinner so easy. We’ve noticed that our meals always taste better from a crockpot, and that’s because the food cooks slowly for hours, allowing the flavors to infuse better. A crockpot is a must for any kitchen in our opinion, and they’re really easy to use. There are tonnes of crockpot recipes out there, but this chicken taco recipe is a first for us! You only need 3 ingredients for this tasty meal, so let’s get cookin’!

Taco Night: Crockpot Chicken Tacos With Only 3 Ingredients!

Taco night has just got easier with this crockpot chicken taco recipe! All you need is taco seasoning, chicken breasts, and salsa!

Ingredients

1 1oz packet taco seasoning
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 16 oz jar of salsa

Instructions

Place all the ingredients into the crockpot.
Stir to coat the chicken with salsa.
Set your crockpot to high and cook for 4-6 hours. You can also set your crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours.
When it’s done, the chicken will shred easily with a fork.
To make the tacos, serve the chicken on flour tortillas with guacamole, lettuce, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
If you have any leftover chicken, it can be frozen to use for another time. It can be frozen for up to a month.

Photos: My Chocolate Therapy.

Comfort Food: Super Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Better Housekeeper — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 17:44:51 +0000

Too busy to cook these days? Make this easy crockpot mac and cheese!

If you find yourself short on time these busy days leading up to New Year’s, this recipe is for you! Mac and cheese is everyone’s favorite, and this is an easy way to make it without the hassle. Simply toss the ingredients into your crockpot and forget about it!

Comfort Food: Super Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Serves 8

Easy mac and cheese! Just toss the ingredients into your crockpot!

Ingredients

16 oz. elbow macaroni
4 cups milk
12-oz. can evaporated milk
8 oz. cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Place macaroni, milk, evaporated milk, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese into the crockpot.
Set the heat to low and cook for 2-3 hours, or until pasta is cooked.
Stir occasionally if needed and check for doneness at 1 1/2 hours into the cooking time.

Photos: Crockpot Gourmet, Culinary Cory, Pip and Debby.

10 Easy Crockpot Recipes to Make

Better Housekeeper — Mon, 12 May 2014 17:54:00 +0000

These delicious meals are super easy to put together during week-nights! Just set your crockpot before work and come home to a fulfilling home-cooked meal without all the hassle.

1. Garlic Lover’s Pot Roast

Bring a bit of rustic charm to your table with this easy-to-make dish! Juicy beef, carrots, and lots of garlic come together in this old-world style meal. Don’t forget the mashed potatoes!

Get the recipe here.

2. Easy Healthier Crockpot Butter Chicken

The ingredients to this butter chicken are super simple to prepare before you head off to work. Pair it with rice and Naan bread for the perfect comfort food.

Get the recipe here.

3. Honey Garlic Chicken

This honey garlic chicken tastes just like Chinese take-out! Serve with steamed carrots, peas or broccoli, and a side of rice. You won’t be disappointed!

Get the recipe here.

4. Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Copycat

Do you ever have cravings for Olive Garden’s minestrone soup? We do! Here’s a simple recipe you can make at home that tastes just as good as the real thing!

Get the recipe here.

5. Apple Cinnamon Slow Cooker Pork Loin

This is definitely a dish you will want to make again and again! Apple and cinnamon are added to pork loin for an amazing blend of flavors that will have your mouth watering! Serve with mashed potatoes to complete this dish.

Get the recipe here.

6. Red Lentil Soup

Perfect for vegans, this red lentil soup doesn’t disappoint! Rich and creamy, this soup is perfect for chilly nights and it’s packed with nutrients, too!

Get the recipe here.

7. Turkey Pesto Meatballs and Marinara

Craving Italian? Look no further! These meatballs and marinara sauce go great over spaghetti. Finish off the dish with a sprinkle of fresh basil.

Get the recipe here.

8. Black Bean Chili

A vegetarian favorite, this black bean chili is packed with protein. Using basic pantry items, it’s a snap to prepare.

Get the recipe here.

9. Clam Chowder

This New England style clam chowder is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters! This chowder is the perfect comfort food on a rainy day.

Get the recipe here.

10. Moroccan Stew

If you’re into trying something exotic, this Moroccan stew is perfect! Made with bell peppers, zucchini, lentils and squash, this spicy stew is low in fat and high in nutrients.

Get the recipe here.