Chicken & Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings


Warm, gooey dumplings accompany moist, tender chicken in a creamy, flavorful sauce.

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can vegetables (peas & carrots)
• 12 oz. chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon spice (I used Penzeys Mural of Flavor, but you could use Mrs. Dash or spices
• 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough(Grands biscuits), torn into pieces

1) Combine cans of soup, can of vegetables, chicken broth, spice, and chicken in the slow cooker.

2) Cook on high for about four hours.  Cut the biscuits into pieces and place into the slow cooker

until they are covered by the sauce.

3) Cook for 30 to 45 minutes.  Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken

Easy, moist, and flavorful way to cook a whole chicken!

• 1 (3 to 4 pound) whole chicken
• 1 teaspoon paprika or spice mixture
• Aluminum foil

Directions

Wad three pieces of aluminum foil into 3 to 4 inch balls, and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Season the chicken and place in the slow cooker on top of the crumbled aluminum foil.

Set the slow cooker to low for about 8 to 10 hours, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.

Salisbury Steak

Salisbury Steak


My only previous Salisbury steak experience was in a school cafeteria, so I was a little unsure about making this, but I'm glad that I tried it.  A smooth, creamy gravy covers thick meat patties. It has become a favorite for several people I know.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
• 3/4 cup water

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, and milk using your hands. 

Shape into 8 patties.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the patties in flour just to coat, and quickly brown on both sides in the hot skillet. 

Place browned patties into the slow cooker stacking alternately like a pyramid. 

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, au jus mix, and water. Pour over the meat. Cook on the Low setting for 4 or 5 hours, until ground beef is well done.

Pork Roast with Cranberry Sauce, Apples, and Onions

Pork Roast
This incredibly easy pork roast is perfectly flavored with cranberry, apples, and onions.  These sweet additions complement moist pork to create a meal to suit the season.

• 1 can cranberry sauce
• 1/3 cup French salad dressing
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
• 1 large apple, peeled, sliced, and cored

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, salad dressing, and onion. 

Place pork in a slow cooker, and cover with the sauce mixture.

Cover, and cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for 8 hours. Pork is done when the internal temperature has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Turkey Slow Cooker Chili

It's slow cooker season!  I will feature several simple slow cooker recipes  so that you can satisfy your hunger and prepare for the holidays.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

 The slow cooker does all of the work with this three ingredient chili.  My chili loving husband fell for this flavorful, simple masterpiece!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 26 oz (family size) tomato soup
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
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• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 pinch ground allspice
• salt to taste

**Feel free to add additional spices and/or other types of beans, onions, etc.

1) Brown turkey.


2) Combine turkey, tomato soup, and black beans in slow cooker.

3) Add spices and stir to combine mixture.


4) Cook on high for four hours or on low for eight hours.

Top with cheddar cheese and enjoy!