Crock Pot • The Original Slow Cooker • Bowls

At the turn of the New Year, I read an article about how we should be using slow cookers more as they are efficient and use up less energy. Nothing beats a delicious slow cooked meal that takes minimal effort. 

As typical as these cookbooks are, there are some tasty recipes waiting to be tried. Large glossy photos and one pages recipes to inspire you to dust off that slow cooker and get simmering. These recipes suggest efficiently cooked meals served in a bowl. Which is right on trend with current foodies. 

A variety of recipes for beef, lamb, pork, vegetarian, chicken and turkey as well as side dishes and delicious desserts. All complete with helpful slow cooking tips. I hope that the following recipe will tempt and inspire you. 

Chicken Cacciatore
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Makes 6 servings

4 teaspoons olive oil
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup onion, sliced
14 grape tomatoes
1 1/2 cup of water
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Hot cooked noodles or rice, optional


1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add half of chicken to skillet; cook 4 minutes per side or until browned. Remove to large plate. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and chicken.

2. Add bell peppers, onion, and grape tomatoes to Crock-Pot® slow Cooker. Combine water, flour, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, paprika and ground red pepper in medium bowl; mix well. Add to the Crock-Pot® slow cooker. Top with chicken. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours or on HIGH 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Serve with noodles, if desired. 


Hope everyone has been having a good week so far. - JD