Slow Cooker Recipes

Southwest Slow Cooker Chili

Southwest Slow Cooker Chili

Recipe Highlights Low Sodium Low Fat High Protein High Fiber Make Ahead Meal Make Ahead Options Prepare chili as directed in recipe.  Let cool before packaging in 2-cup containers.  Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze 4-6 months. Very easy and flavorful chili that is also low sodium. This recipe makes a big batch […]

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Slow Cooker Sticky BBQ Drumsticks

Chicken drumsticks are smothered in BBQ sauce and slow-cooked for tender juiciness. Finish the dish by broiling for a few minutes to get that crispy and sticky skin. Choose a low-sodium (2 tablespoons is 170mg) BBQ sauce like Schultz's Gourmet BBQ Sweet Hickory Sauce. This is a local Colorado company, but sometimes I can find

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

The classic chicken and dumplings you remember as a kid is made simpler with this crockpot version.  You still get that creamy gravy surrounded by tender chicken, peas and carrots, and of course dumplings.  This recipes makes the dumplings super easy by using refrigerated biscuits instead of the traditional  batter.  You can also make  individual

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