Crock Pot Love ~ Six Great Crock Pot Meals

Reasons why I love my crock pot:
1. It's one dish.
2. It's easy.
3. It makes my house smell good.
4. Great leftovers.
5. Great for feeding crowds.
6. Wonderful comfort food.
7. I can make it in the morning, and forget about it!
8. Meat is tender and cooked just right!
9. The flavors!
10. I haven't had a complete flop with the crock pot!

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: 

GET SOME! Crock Pot liners are the best invention! It makes clean up so easy! No more soaking or scrubbing, just throw it away! They are found next to the foil. 

Here are some of my favorite recipes: 

Pot Roast 

Spaghetti Sauce

Corned Beef

BBQ Pulled Pork ( you can turn this into tacos! or enchiladas!)

Chili

Jambalaya

I'm working on 2 more... stay tuned!

Crock Pot Jambalaya

This is one of my favorite go-to Sunday winter meals. It is easy, its all in one dish, and it makes the house smell good! Depending on the sausage you use, it can be mild or spicy.  This round I used the sausage from the grocery store. The sausage from Werner's in Mission is 1000 times better! It is a lot spicier, but really adds to the flavor! 

Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (I have also used breasts)
1 pound andouille sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon Cajun spice mix
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 3/4 cups rice
Parsley, optional

Directions
Combine chicken, sausage, onion, green pepper, celery, tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, spice mix, thyme and oregano in a large (5-quart) slow cooker. Cook on low for 5 hours.

Add rice; raise heat to high and cook for 30 minutes more. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired. Note, the rice does get soggy, so make sure you put it in right before you are ready to eat!

adapted from: My Recipes