Turkey Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil

1 large Onion, finely chopped

2 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2 lb. Ground Turkey

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Chili Powder

2 tsp. packed Light Brown Sugar

1 8oz. Can Tomato Sauce

1/2 cup Ketchup

1/2 tsp. Tabasco

6 Whole-Wheat Hamburger buns

Pickles or Pickle Relish, optional

Directions:

Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauce until softened, about 3 minutes. Turn heat uo to medium-high, stir in turkey, salt, an chili powder and cook, stirring to break up meat, until turkey loses its pink color, about 5 minutes. transfer mixture to slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar, tomato sauce, ketchup, 1/4 cup water and tabasco. Cover and cook on low until bubbling and flavors have developed, 3 to 4 hours. Serve on buns with pickles or pickle relish, if desired.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients:
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2-3 each Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Leg Quarters and Breasts
Salt and Pepper
1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 Tbsp Garlic (Minced)
1 Large Onion (Sliced)
2 Large Green Bell Pepper (Seeded and Sliced)
1-2 pints Fresh Whole Mushrooms (cleaned and stems off)
3- 14.5oz Can Diced Tomatoes with Italian Seasoning
1 small Can Tomato Paste

* Serve over brown rice or noodles

Directions:
In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken in skillet for 5 minutes; turn and brown 5 minutes longer. Place chicken in slow cooker. Add onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms to slow cooker. Pour diced tomatoes with juice and tomato paste over chicken and vegetables in slow cooker. Add all seasonings. Cook on med-high for 6-7 hours, until chicken is cooked through and very tender. Add aditional tomato sauce if more liquid is needed. Serve over pasta or brown rice, if desired.

Slowcooker Vegetable Minestrone

Ingredients:
4 Cups Vegetable Broth or Stock
4 Cups Tomato Juice
1 tsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Dried Basil Leaves
1/8 tsp. Pepper
2 Carrots (sliced)
2 Stalks Celery (chopped)
1 Onion (chopped)
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
2 (14 oz.) Cans Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
1-1/2 Cups Uncooked Rotini Pasta
Parmesan Cheese

Directions:
Mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese in a 4-5 quart crockpot. Cover crockpot and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours until vegetables are tender. Stir in pasta. Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 15-25 minutes until pasta is tender. Sprinkle each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. 12 servings.

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Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients:
1 (4 lb) Frying Chicken (skin removed)
2 lbs New Red Potatoes (cut in half)
1 lb Baby Carrots
1 Onion (chopped)
3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 (14 oz) Can Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1/4 Cup Water
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Dried Marjoram Leaves
1/4 Cup Flour
1-1/2 Cups Low Fat Sour Cream

Directions:
Combine all ingredients except sour cream and flour in a 4-5 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, mix sour cream and flour with a wire whisk. Slowly stir in about 1/4 cup of the hot liquid from the crockpot and blend well. Then add mixture to crockpot and stir. Cook until sauce thickens, about 6-8 minutes. Serve with hot cooked pasta, couscous, or brown rice.
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Vegetarian Crockpot Chili

Ingredients:
12 oz pkg Frozen Protein Crumbles
2 Onions (chopped)
2 (14 oz.) Cans Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
15 oz. Can Tomato Sauce
1-2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
2 (15 oz.) Cans Red Kidney Beans (rinsed and drained)
2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
1/4 Cup Water

Directions:
Combine all ingredients except cornstarch and water in 3-4 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours until vegetables are tender. Turn heat to high. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth and add to chili, stirring well. Uncover and cook for about 15 minutes, until slightly thickened. 6 servings.

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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients:
2 lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (cubed)
2 Onions (chopped)
4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
16-oz Jar Four Cheese Alfredo Sauce
4 Cups Frozen Broccoli Florets
9-oz pkg Refrigerated Fettuccine
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions:
In 4 quart crockpot, place chicken, onions, garlic, and red bell pepper. Pour Alfredo sauce over. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Thaw and drain broccoli and add to crockpot along with fettuccine. Stir, cover crockpot, and cook on high for 30-40 minutes, until broccoli is hot and fettuccine is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and serve. 6 servings.

Crockpot Madras Chicken

Ingredients:
3 Onions (chopped)
4 Cloves Garlic
4 Apples (peeled and cut into chunks)
1/2 tsp Salt
1-2 Tbsp Curry Powder
1 (8oz) Jar Mango Chutney
3 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
3 Cups Hot Cooked Couscous

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a 4-5 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours until chicken is thoroughly cooked and onions are tender. Stir well and serve over couscous. Serves 6.

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes

Ingredients:
1 Medium Onion
4 Medium sized New Potatoes (about 1 lb)
2 cups Baby Carrots
¼ cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
¼ cup Dry White Wine or Chicken Broth
1 tsp Minced Garlic
½ tsp Dried Thyme
1 ¼ tsp Salt, divided
½ tsp Pepper, divided
1 tsp Paprika
6 Skinned, Bone-in Chicken Thighs

Directions:
Half onions lengthwise, and cut into ¼ inch-thick slices. Cut potatoes into ¼ inch-thick slices. Place onion in a lightly greased 6 qt. slow cooker; top with potatoes and carrots. Combine broth, next 3 ingredients, ¾ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper. Pour over vegetables. Combine paprika and remaining ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper; rub over chicken. Arrange chicken on top of vegetables. Cover and cook on low 6 hours or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Ingredients:
1 ¼ lb Lean Ground Turkey
1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 (1.25oz) Envelope Chili Seasoning Mix
1 (12oz) Can of Beer
1 ½ Cup Frozen Corn Kernels
1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
1 (28oz) Can Crushed Tomatoes
1 (15oz) Can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8oz) Can Tomato Sauce
¾ tsp Salt

Directions:
Cook first 4 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 8 minutes or until turkey crumbles and is no longer pink. Stir in beer, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Spoon mixture into slow cooker; stir in corn and next 6 ingredients until well blended. Cover and cook low for 6 hours. Serve with desired toppings.

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Taco Chicken

Ingredients:
1-1 1/2 lb Frozen Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1- 14.5 oz can Low-sodium Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles, Undrained
1-1.5 oz Envelope Low-Sodium Taco Seasoning


Directions:
Place chicken in slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes and taco seasoning. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.

Homestyle Chicken Dinner

Ingredients:
2 Medium Carrots, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 Medium Onion, halved
2 Medium Celery Ribs (Cut into 1" pieces)
4 Medium Potatoes
3 lb Whole Chicken
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
1 tsp Crushed Bay Leaves
1 tsp Dried Basil
1 tsp Dried Thyme


Directions:
Place carrots, onion, celery, potatoes and 1/2 cup water in slow cooker. Add whole chicken and top with remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or on high 3 1/2-5 hours. Remove and arrange on platter before serving.

Citrus-Salsa Chicken

Ingredients:
6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves (about 2 lb)
1 1/2 cups Thick Salsa, Medium or Hot
1 tsp Ground Cumin
Pinch Red Chili Powder
3 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice


Directions:
Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and arrange chicken inside. Pour salsa over chicken. Cover and cook on high 3-3 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through. Stir in cumin, chili powder, and lime juice. Cover and cook 15 more minutes before serving.

Quickest Chicken

Ingredients:
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
1 Package Dry Italian Dressing Mix
1 cup Warm Water or Chicken Broth

Directions:
Place chicken in slow cooker. Sprinkle with dressing mix. Pour water over chicken. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.

Wild Rice Pilaf

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Uncooked Wild Rice
1/2 cup Finely Chopped Scallions
1- 14 oz can Low-Sodium Chicken Broth

1/2 tsp Dried Thyme Leaves

Directions:
Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse rice and drain well. In slow cooker, combine broth and 2 cups water and mix well. Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours. Add thyme and stir gently, adding salt and pepper to taste. Cook on low 30-60 more minutes or until rice is tender.

Slow Cooker Sheppard's Pie

Ingredients:
4 Medium Yukon Gold Potatoes (about 2 lbs)
1/3 cup 2% Milk
2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (consider Smart Balance Butter)
Salt and Pepper
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Medium Diced Onion
2 Minced Garlic Cloves
1 lb Lean Ground Beef or Turkey
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Dried Thyme
1 Tbsp Corn Starch
1 Cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables

Directions:
Prick potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave potatoes on high, turning once, until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from microwave and let cool slightly, then peel and mash with milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer. Add beef, increase heat to medium-high and cook, breaking up chunks, until meat is cooked through and beginning to brown, 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and ½ tsp each salt and pepper. In small cup, whisk corn starch with 1 cup of water. Add to skillet and cook, stirring, until liquid thickens slightly. Remove from heat; transfer to slow cooker. Layer vegetables on top of meat; top with potatoes. Cover, turn slow cooker to low and cook for 3 hours.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
2-28oz cans Crushed Tomatoes
¼ tsp Dried Oregano
1 ¼ tsp Salt (divided)
1 ¼ lb Lean Ground Turkey
2 lbs. Turkey Sausage (casings removed and crumbled)
1 ¼ cup Plain Dried Bread Crumbs
¾ c Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Large Eggs
¼ cup Finely Chopped Parsley

Directions:
Warm olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add half of garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds. Scrape into slow cooker and stir in tomatoes, oregano and ¾ tsp salt. Combine turkey, sausage, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, parsley and remaining garlic and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Blends together with your hands. Form into 2-inch balls and place into slow cooker. Spoon tomato mixture over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours (until cooked through). Serves 8

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