As a busy teacher, finding time to prepare a delicious and fulfilling meal can be challenging. With the help of a crock-pot, you can create amazing meals with minimal effort. These simple recipes require 5 minutes of prep or less, allowing you to whip up a tasty dish while grading papers or planning your next lesson.
1. Easy Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients:
– 1 lb. ground beef
– 1 packet onion soup mix
– 1 can cream of mushroom soup
– 1 cup sour cream
– 3/4 cup water
Instructions:
Brown the beef in a skillet and drain off excess fat. Combine in the crock-pot with onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir in sour cream just before serving over egg noodles or rice.
2. Salsa Chicken
Ingredients:
– 4 boneless chicken breasts
– 1 jar (16 oz) salsa
– 1 packet taco seasoning
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Place chicken breasts in the crock-pot and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Pour salsa over the chicken and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Top with cheese and serve over rice, on tortillas, or on your favorite greens.
3. Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients:
– 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 can corn, drained
– 1 jar (24 oz) tomato sauce
– 2 tbsp chili powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to the crock-pot and stir well to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Garnish with cheese, avocado, or green onions, and serve with bread or tortilla chips.
4. Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients:
– 4 boneless chicken breasts
– 1 cup teriyaki sauce
– 1 cup pineapple chunks
– 1 cup chopped bell peppers
Instructions:
Place the chicken in the crock-pot and pour teriyaki sauce over the top. Add pineapple and bell peppers. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Shred the chicken slightly once cooked and serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles.
5. Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients:
– 2 boneless chicken breasts
– 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
– 1/2 cup ranch dressing
– 8 oz cream cheese
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Place chicken breasts in the crock-pot and cover with buffalo sauce. Cook on low for 4-6 hours until tender. Remove cooked chicken breasts, shred, and return to crock-pot. Add ranch dressing, cream cheese, and half of shredded cheese to the crock-pot and stir well until combined. Top with remaining cheese and cook on low for another hour or until hot throughout. Serve with bread, crackers, or veggies.
These recipes will make meal planning a breeze for even the busiest teachers! Prep them before school starts, let them cook all day, and come home to wonderfully satisfying flavors that are sure to please both you and your family.
