5 super easy slow cooker dinners to make this winter

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From November into the new year, things seem incredibly hectic. Between vacation plans and the chaos of everyday life, cooking a nice dinner can be easier said than done. That’s when the magical slow cooker appeared! Slow cookers make cooking big meals a breeze – here are five super easy, super delicious slow cooker recipes!

1. BBQ Chicken

source: Chef Savvy

3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

16oz bottle of BBQ sauce

1/2 cup of zesty Italian dressing

1/4 cup of brown sugar

Mix together ingredients. Put in crock pot. Cook low: 4-5 hours or on high 2-3 hours. Shred with a fork and serve on buns for yummy BBQ chicken sammies. Or leave them whole and serve with some garlic mashed potatoes and veggies.

2. Orange Chicken

source: Food Fanatic

3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup of BBQ sauce

1 cup of orange marmalade

1 to 2 teaspoons of soy sauce (optional)

Cut up chicken into cubes and put in crock pot. Mix together ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook low: 4-5 hours or on high 2-3 hours. We love to serve this with a side of homemade fried rice and add a ton of veggies! Way better than takeout!

3. Creamy Ranch Chicken

source: Flour on my Face

3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 can of cream of chicken

1 packet of ranch dressing mix

1 packet of Italian seasoning mix

1/2 package of cream cheese (4 ounces)

Mix together cream of chicken, ranch, and Italian seasoning. Place chicken in crock pot and pour mixture over top. Cook low: 4-5 hours or on high 2-3 hours. Once done, shred with a fork and add the cream cheese to add thickness and make it creamy. Serve over egg noodles or rice.

4. Salsa Chicken

source: Will Cook for Smiles

3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 jar of salsa

1 can of black beans

1 can of corn

Mix all ingredients together and put in crock pot. Cook low: 4-5 hours or on high 2-3 hours. Shred with fork. Serve over rice, use as filling for burritos, or throw it on top of lettuce for a fun taco salad.

5. Ranch Chicken Tacos

source: Eat. Drink. Love.

3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 can of chicken broth

1 packet of ranch dressing mix

1 packet of taco seasoningPut everything in the crock pot and let it do its magic! Cook low: 4-5 hours or on high 2-3 hours. Shred with a fork when done and serve in tacos with your favorite toppings! Super fun and easy for Taco Tuesday!  

source: utahmomconnection.com