Here's a real time saver when you're in a hurry, but still want something really "tasty" to eat. Use your slow cooker to prepare this great twist on basic barbecue chicken. Throw the chicken breasts in frozen, and serve with baked potatoes.

Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken Barbecue

Ingredients

• 6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
• 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
2. Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low. Serves 6.

Hope Your Weekend's Been Great,

Phil

Hello Everyone,

This is a delicious stroganoff recipe. It's very easy and very tasty, using round steak along with mushrooms, onions, and chives. Try serving it over hot, buttered noodles.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds top round steak, cut into strips
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (8 ounce) can canned mushrooms
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon dried chives
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Place the beef in the bottom of a slow cooker, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place onion on top of beef, and then add mushroom soup, mushrooms, and water. Season with chives, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and bouillon.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the wine with the flour. Pour over the beef.
3. Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours. Stir in the sour cream and parsley, and continue cooking for 1 hour.

Have A Great Night,

Phil

Sounds yummy Phil and I bet the meat gets real tender in the crockpot. I will have to try this one soon.

DonnaZ

Hi Donna,

It's great to see you here at the Forum once again. I'm so glad that you liked the recipes. Here's one with a little shorter cooking time, but just as tender and delicious. The aroma that fills the house as this pork dish simmers if fabulous. All you need to complete the meal is a green vegetable and maybe a loaf of bread.

Chops With Fruit Stuffing

Ingredients

• 6 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 package (6 ounces) herb stuffing mix
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

• In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
• Place half of the stuffing mixture in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with pork and remaining stuffing mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Serves 6.

The Shallots, basil and broth all rev up the taste of this nutritious vegetable medley and the bright colors and fresh flavors will really dress up your plate.

Broccoli Cauliflower Combo

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
• 3 shallots, chopped
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• In a large skillet, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Serves 6.

Have A Happy Tuesday,

Phil