Slow Cooker Thai Chicken with Ramen Noodles

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds sliced chicken breast

• 1-2 sliced bell peppers (I used red)

• 2 cups chicken broth, divided in half

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2-3 cloves of minced garlic

• 2 TBSP cornstarch

• 1/2 cup peanut butter

• 10-16 ounces of ramen noodles

• topping ideas - cilantro, chopped peanuts, sliced green onions

Directions

1. Put the first 5 ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

2. Combine remaining broth and cornstarch in a bowl and pour into chicken mixture. Add peanut butter. Cook on high for 30 minutes.

3. Stir until combined and serve over cooked ramen noodles. Top with your choice of toppings.

Crock-Pot Southwestern Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 oz elbow macaroni

• 14 oz diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions

• 10 oz diced tomatoes with mild green chiles

• 1 1/2 cup salsa

• 3 cups shredded, Mexican cheese blend

Directions

1. Coat the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place macaroni, tomatoes, salsa, and 2 cups cheese in crock pot. Cover, cook on low 3 3/4 hours.

2. When cooked, sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over macaroni. Cover, cook on low 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Chicken Broccoli Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 chopped onion

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 1 can chicken broth

• 1-3/4 cups milk

• 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1 package frozen broccoli

• 9 lasagna noodles, you can either cook them or put them in raw and add 1/2 cup water to the pan.

• 1-1/3 cups cooked and chopped ham

• 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese

• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Directions

1. In a large skillet, sauté onion in butter until soft. Whisk in in the flour, salt, and pepper. Stir in broth and milk then bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese and broccoli.

2. Spread 1/2 cup of the broccoli mixture into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Layer with 3 noodles, 1/3 of the broccoli mixture, 1 cup ham, and 1 cup Monterey jack cheese.

3. Next layer is 3 noodles, 1/3 of the broccoli mixture, all of the chicken, and 1/2 cup of the Monterey jack cheese. Top with the remaining noodles, broccoli, and ham.

4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, let bake for 15 more minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

• 16 oz. rigatoni

• 1-2 pounds ground beef

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, diced

• 30 oz. pizza sauce

• 10 3/4 oz. cream of mushroom soup

• 8 oz. pepperoni, sliced

• Shredded Mozzarella

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except the pasta into your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the meat is cooked.

2. Mash up the ground beef until it’s all combined.

3. Cook the pasta in a pot on the stove, drain, and add to the sauce.

4. Top with shredded mozzarella!

Meatball Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 1-2 pounds frozen meatballs

• Beef Broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup sour cream

• 4 oz. cream cheese

• egg noodles

• salt

• pepper

• basil

• oregano

Directions

1. Sear the meatballs in 2 TBSP oil until brown on all sides.

2. Deglaze the pan with 2 cups of beef broth.

3. Add 1 tsp each of basil, oregano, and pepper.

4. Simmer for 5 minutes.

5. Add cream, sour cream, and cream cheese, stir until it all comes together.

6. Add cooked egg noodles and stir until coated.

7. Taste for salt and enjoy!

Ramen Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 chicken thighs, cooked and shredded

• 1 head broccoli, chopped

• 2-3 carrots, chopped

• 3 stalks of celery, chopped

• 1 bag frozen veggies

• Other veggies of your choice

• 4 packages ramen noodles, not the spice packets

• 1 cup of soy sauce

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1. Mix soy sauce, garlic, pepper, and sugar together.

2. Saute veggies in a pan until soft.

3. Add chicken and sauce.

4. Cook noodles in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and add to veggies and chicken.

5. Mix together and serve!

Pasta with Sausage and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground spicy sausage

• 1 pound pasta shape of your choice

• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

• 1 pound broccoli

• 1 cup chicken broth/white wine

• salt

• 1 tsp. oregano

Directions

1. Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook pasta until tender. Reserve 2 cups of pasta cooking water.

2. Roast the broccoli with salt and pepper in the oven (or air fryer) for 12 minutes at 400 degrees.

3. In a skillet, brown the sausage until cooked through.

4. Add the chicken broth and oregano, simmer for a few minutes.

5. Add the broccoli, pasta, and cheese.

6. Stir to combine and add pasta water if it seems dry.

7. Taste for salt and serve with your favorite rolls!