The Crock Pot Blog

Brunswick stew is a traditional dish from the southeastern United States. This crock pot recipe uses chicken as the base meat with some cubed ham for variety, but it can also be made with pork or beef.
What You Need:

1 whole chicken, cut up or 3 lbs chicken pieces
2 qt water
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups [...]

This is a traditional Louisiana Creole style bean and rice recipe prepared in the crock pot.
What You Need:

1 to 2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1″ slices
3 15 oz cans black beans, drained
1 1/2 cups onions — chopped
1 1/2 cups green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp thyme
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 [...]

This is a very easy to make chicken stew recipe for your crock pot. Low-fat, low-sodium ingredients help to make this meal healthy without sacrificing too much flavor.
What You Need

2 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1″ cubes
1 tbsp cooking oil
2 c fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
3 c potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 c onion, [...]

What You Need

3 tbsp all purpose flour
3 tbsp oil
1/2 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 c frozen cut okra
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 oz) package frozen shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, rinsed
1 1/2 [...]

This is a very quick and easy spaghetti sauce to make in the crock pot.
What You Need

1 lb. Italian sausage links
3-4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1-2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 (4 oz. each) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 jars favorite spaghetti sauce
Hot cooked pasta

How To Make [...]

What You Need:

1 lb chicken breasts, boneless – cut into 1″ cubes
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb shrimp, cooked
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 medium sized onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups rice, cooked

How To Make It:
Cut chicken [...]

What You Need:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 6 oz cans tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1/3 cup water
2 tbsp corn starch
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp pepper
3 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 6 [...]

What You need:

3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp thyme (dried and crushed)
2 lb beef stew meat
3 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups apple cider
1 tbsp vinegar
4 carrots chopped
3 potatoes peeled and chopped
2 onions sliced
1 rib celery sliced
1 apple peeled and chopped

How To Make It
Combine flour, salt, pepper, and thyme; toss with meat to coat.
In [...]

When it comes to warming up, not only our bodies but our kitchens, stews are at the top of the list. Just the smell of a simmering stew spells comfort and warmth. Soups can also give us this warm feeling, but be not confused – soups and stews are very different. Both are generally cooked [...]

Macaroni and cheese is an all time favorite comfort food that is quick and easy to prepare. Here is a simple yet delicious recipe that you can put together quickly for the family.  Ideal for the crock pot.
What You Need
8 ozs. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
4 cups (16 ounces) chedder cheese, shredded
1, 12 oz. [...]