Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti

                                              Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti


Crockpot = easy.  That's the conclusion I have come to lately after finally using my crockpot for more than just queso.  I am loving finding new recipes that are not only easy, but TASTE SO GOOD!!

I found this recipe and made a few modifications and loved the way it turned out.  I even wanted to put the noodles in uncooked, but after researching it, I decided just to partially cook them to be on the safe side.  It worked beautifully!!  Enjoy!!

1 can rotel
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cream of mushroom
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
8 oz fresh mushrooms
4 chicken breasts (I used frozen)
1 lb Velveeta
16 oz spaghetti

Place all ingredients except the Velveeta and the noodles in the crockpot and stir together.  Cover, and cook on low for 7-8 hrs.  I added the cubed Velveeta at the 7 hour mark and shredded the chicken with a fork.  Boil the spaghetti noodles for about 3 or 4 minutes and then add to the mixure and let cook for another 30 minutes to an hour.  It will thicken during this time.  It's ready as soon as the spaghetti is to your liking.  This goes great with Texas Garlic Toast!!

Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

OK...so I am NOT a photographer...hence this delicious looking pic of beef stroganoff with the "shutterstock" insignia on it.  I chose this particular picture because it it served over rice and most pics have it served over noodles, which are good too, but I LOVE my stroganoff over rice because it soaks up all the yummy sauce!!

I saw this recipe on pinterest and it immediately sparked my interest....(I rhymed)...because a) I love easy crockpot recipes and b) beef stroganoff is one of my all time favorite meals since I was a little girl.  I changed the recipe just a tad but the basics are pretty much the same and let me tell you, it turned out JUST like the stroganoff I make on the stove top which is the recipe I learned from my mom and have been using forever!!  But it was so much easier!!

Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

2 cans Golden Mushroom Soup ( I used Campbell's )
1 medium onion, chopped
3 T Worcestershire
1/2 cup water
8 to 12 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 lb stew meat
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
prepared rice or egg noodles

Combine the soup, onion, worcestershire, water, and mushrooms in the crockpot.  Sprinkle the stew meat with a little flour to coat and whichever seasonings you prefer.  I used kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.  Add the meat into the crockpot and stir to combine.  Cook on low for 7 to 8 hrs.  I added a little more salt, pepper and paprika to the pot in the middle of cooking time because I couldn't keep from sneaking a little taste...it smelt so good!!  Before serving, cube the cream cheese and add it and the sour cream to the pot.  Replace the lid and let the cream cheese melt.  Stir together and serve it over either rice or noodles.  This has so much flavor and is so easy!!  Enjoy!!