what should I make in the crockpot for dinner?

u can always do chili. that tastes awesome!!

i also have a simple chicken recipe that takes 3hrs.

10oz cans of cream of chicken, cream of celery, cream of mushroom, chicken broth.

at least 1 serving of rice (altho u can add more if u'd like)

at least 4 boneless/skinless chicken breast

put all creams, broth & rice in crockpot. put on high for at least 15minutes.

cut chicken in2 halves.

put chicken in crockpot, if liquid doesn't cover chicken add water until it does (usually 20oz or less)

cook on high for 3hrs & ur done :flowerforyou:

I usually put a whole roaster chicken in there with dry spices and let it cook in it's own juices for about 6 hours... delicious! :-)

I just found a low calorie chili that I plan to make for dinner tonight. If you make it this morning and leave it in the crock pot on low or a few hours and turn it to warm it will be even better.

Ingredients
6 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground sirloin
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 cups Merlot or other fruity red wine
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Preparation
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove casings from sausage. Add sausage, onion, and the next 4 ingredients (onion through jalapeño) to pan; cook 8 minutes or until sausage and beef are browned, stirring to crumble.

Add chili powder and the next 7 ingredients (chili powder through bay leaves), and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, tomatoes, and kidney beans; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Uncover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the bay leaves. Sprinkle each serving with cheddar cheese.

Note: Like most chilis, this version tastes even better the next day.

Nutritional Information
Calories:375 (29% from fat)
Fat:12g (sat 4.6g,mono 4.1g,poly 1.1g)
Protein:28.9g
Carbohydrate:33.7g
Fiber:8.2g
Cholesterol:59mg
Iron:5mg
Sodium:969mg
Calcium:165mg


I hope it is as good as it sounds and I am sure it will be. Enjoy!

Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 small zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1/4 cup chili powder
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
dash cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp of chipotle pepper
1/2 tbsp of paprika
1/2 tsp of oregano
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1/4 cup of shredded English Cheddar
1/4 cup of shredded Pepper Jack
1/4 cup shredded of Colby Jack
1 cup vegetable stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves


Preparation:
Combine all ingredients (except the cheese) in a crock pot or slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Garnish individual servings with the cheese blend.

mix one can of the fat free cream of mushroom soup, one cup of salsa, and one packet taco seasoning then add 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts. cook on low for 4-6 hours i serve mine over rice with corn on the side its so easy and really yummy! only 156 calories per cup (right before you serve the chicken, add 1 cup of low fat or fat free sour cream)

sounds awesome! Bump!

Boneless, skinless, chicken breasts a jar or two of alfredo sauce (they have low fat varieties just look at the label) and bunch of fresh broccoli crowns... cook in the crock pot for about 6 hours on low. Cook some noodles when you get home, and voila delicious Chicken alfredo and dinner is done. I like to top mine with a little parmesan cheese. I have even thrown the breasts in frozen and it still comes out moist and delicious.