Easy Yummy Crockpot Chicken Soup

I think I see fall coming!

Yippee!!!

That means time for sweaters and cozy bonfires and changing leaves...and SOUP!

Don't get me wrong...I'm NOT ready for what comes after fall...ugh.

For now let's just stick to soup.

Once upon a time I posted about my world famous chicken soup...

I've been meaning to revisit that...it seriously is super good...

you just have to add a little more broth to make it soupier.

This is a variation of that recipe that you can do in the crockpot.

What's not to love about that?

This time I used fresh cut carrots and onions...

well...because that's what I had.

It was worth it and I'd do it again.

I did still throw in a packet of Knorr vegetable soup mix.

It just adds a little oomph.

You need a BUNCH of chicken broth.
A bunch.
Oh...and chicken.
Put it all in your crockpot with some seasonings...

After the chicken is completely cooked, you could take it

out and let it cool and tear it up or cut it into bite-sized pieces...

or you could use a handy-dandy mix 'n masher and just tear it up right in the pot.

Yup. Much easier.

See?

When you've decided it's just about ready,

throw in a couple cups of noodles and let them cook.

Then you're ready to enjoy some seriously good chicken soup.

Seriously.

Totally Yummy, Seriously Easy Crockpot Chicken Soup

• 3 large boneless skinless breasts, about 1 1/2 - 2 lbs
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 - 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced and diced
• 5 - 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed (I use the jar kind and used a tbsp or so...I like garlic)
• 2 - 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 packet dry Knorr vegetable recipe mix
• 1 square Knorr Caldo de Pollo bouillon
• 8 cups (64 oz) chicken broth
• about 1 tsp salt, and ground pepper to taste
• 2 cups egg noodles (I used the old fashioned style) or 1 cup rice

1. Place chicken breasts in crock pot.  Top with chopped onions and carrots.  Add garlic, olive oil, and spices.
2. Pour in chicken broth. Stir in soup mix.  Add salt and pepper.
3. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low about 8 hours until the chicken is cooked and the veggies are soft.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, shred in the pot or remove and cut up.
5. Add noodles (or rice) and cook until soft then turn off heat to prevent mushy noodles.

printable version

Relish the cooler weather.

Make some soup.

Enjoy it immensely.

You're welcome.

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35 Minute Skillet Lasagna

Think you don't have time to make a great dinner?

Think again!

In 35 minutes or less you can make this

awesomely delicious one pan Skillet Lasagna!
No kidding.

Let's put 35 minutes on the clock, shall we?

In a LARGE skillet, this one is 14"...

brown and crumble your meat...in this case,

ground turkey and bulk Italian sausage.

At this time also add the garlic, onion, and salt to taste.

While the meat is cooking, assemble your cheese ingredients.

25 minutes: When the meat is done, stir in spaghetti sauce and water.

Add the extra spices now if you are going to.

Dump in your noodles, stir and make sure they're all covered with sauce.

Cook according to noodle box instructions.

Meanwhile...stir together your ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses.

Then mix in the fresh ground pepper, parsley, and salt to taste.

Don't forget to stir the noodles occasionally.

15 minutes: Drop the cheese mixture in small clumps all

over your noodle/sauce/meat concoction.

Sprinkle with extra mozzarella if so desired.

10 minutes: Set heat on lowest setting, or turn off...

cover and let sit 10 minutes until all the cheese has melted.

0 minutes: Remove the lid and dig in!

Skillet Lasagna
click here for a printable version (print page link at bottom of page)

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 lb bulk ground Italian sausage
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, pressed, smushed (or 2 tsp jar or dried for faster service)
• 1 tbsp dried, minced onions.
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce (I use Classico roasted tomato and garlic.  NO added sugar...tastes YUMMY!)
• 3 cups water
• 8-10 oz. broken lasagna noodles OR mini bowtie pasta...it works perfectly!!!
• 1 1/2 tsp each dried basil, oregano, and thyme, optional
• 1 cup whole ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, extra for sprinkling
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• salt to taste

1. In a LARGE skillet,brown and crumble your meat. At this time also add the garlic, onion, and salt to taste. While the meat is cooking, assemble your cheese ingredients.
2. When the meat is done, stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Add the extra spices now if you are going to. Dump in your noodles, stir and make sure they're all covered with sauce. Cook according to noodle box instructions...about 9-10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile...stir together your ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses. Then mix in the fresh ground pepper, parsley, and salt to taste. Don't forget to stir the noodles occasionally.
4. When the noodle timer goes off, drop the cheese mixture in small clumps all over your noodle/sauce/meat concoction. Sprinkle with extra mozzarella if so desired. Set heat on lowest setting, or turn off...cover with the lid...and let sit 10 minutes so the cheese can melt.
5. Remove the lid and dig in!

This recipe makes a BUNCH!
But it's good for leftovers, too.
A tasty homemade dinner in less than 35 minutes.

I told you it could be done...but I bet you didn't believe me.

Sorry, I can't help with the clean up.

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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli ~ From Ready Set Eat!

I like to cook.

Don't get me wrong.

But I don't know about you guys, I just don't like to cook

every.single.day.

So I am always looking for easy and delicious

weeknight meals that don't come from a box.

Well, today I have just the solution...

Please welcome Elizabeth from ReadySetEat:

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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Ordering takeout can get expensive, and making the

same dishes at home can be quite easy!

Try making this Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli,

and you’ll only spend fifteen minutes for prep time.

Make sure to plan ahead since you’re using a slow cooker,

though, and start cooking earlier in the day.

Slow cookers are used a lot in the winter,

because they’re great for making tasty comfort foods,

but slow cookers are also useful in the

summer because they won’t heat up your house.

Ingredients

• PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
• 1 cup water, divided
• 1/4 cup La Choy® Soy Sauce
• 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1-1/2 pounds beef flank steak
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pkg. (16 oz. each) frozen broccoli florets
• Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

1. Spray inside of 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Stir together 3/4 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger in slow cooker. Add beef; turn to coat with soy sauce mixture.
2. Cover; cook on LOW 7-1/2 hours or on HIGH 3-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Remove beef from slow cooker. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup water in small bowl; stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes or until sauce thickens.
3. Meanwhile, pull beef into shreds with 2 forks; cover to keep warm. Place broccoli in microwave-safe bowl. Cover; microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until broccoli is thawed. Add beef and broccoli to slow cooker; stir to combine. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes more or until mixture is hot. Serve with rice, if desired.

Author Bio: This is a guest post by Elizabeth L. on behalf of ReadySetEat.

Visit www.readyseteat.com to find pasta salad recipes, chicken recipes, and other dinner ideas.

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That sounds incredible!

And I am always telling myself to use my crockpot more.

Thanks, Elizabeth!

If you guys want to find some great quick and easy dinner ideas, 

or even sides and desserts...check out ReadySetEat RIGHT NOW!

Choose your item, enter your ingredients in the search tool...

and it will give you tasty ideas ready in 30 minutes or less!

Dinner is DONE.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

And don't forget why we celebrate!

Thank you to all who defend our freedoms!

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