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Crockpot Pesto Chicken

cindy — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 11:00:59 +0000

It has been a crazy week, Jordan is still battling the crud, Ron has been busy running sound and lights for a middle school production and I have been hunkered down at home trying to get ahead with my work because Friendraiser season starts in a few weeks. With it being the end of the month I had also run out of meals on my meal plan because we actually ate at home more than usual this month. Thankfully I was able to pull together a delicious new recipe out of items already in my pantry and freezer and I’m calling it Crockpot Pesto Chicken.

Crockpot Pesto Chicken

I pulled together a delicious new recipe out of items already in my pantry and freezer and I'm calling it Crockpot Pesto Chicken.

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5 15

Total Time 5 30

Servings 4 servings

Author cindy

Ingredients

The Beginning

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 oz pesto I use jarred
1/2 stick butter sliced

45 Minutes Before Serving

1 lb tri-color rotini
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded Mozzarella

Instructions

Place chicken on bottom of crockpot, season with salt and pepper.
Using the back of a spoon, spread all of the pesto over the chicken.
Place the butter slices on top of the pesto covered chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
When the chicken has cooked for 4 1/2 hours, cook the tri-colored rotini according to the instructions on the box, and drain.
Using 2 forks, shred the chicken in the crockpot.
Add the Parmesan cheese and the rotini to the crockpot and mix well.
Sprinkle the Mozzarella cheese over the top of everything in the crockpot.
Cover and cook for 15 more minutes. Serve with a salad and garlic bread.

Notes

You can use whatever pasta you have on hand.

Oh my, did my house smell so good all day while this was cooking! I was a bit nervous making this meal on a night when Jordan would be home because he isn’t a fan of pesto. I was very excited when he was the first one to say how much he liked it and he hoped I would send the recipe to his fiance. Ron and I both enjoyed this dish too so it will be added to our meal plan rotation! I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

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Crockpot Pepperoni Chicken with Penne

cindy — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:00:26 +0000

Here we are at the end of January and I hope you are doing as well with your New Year’s lifestyle changes as I am. Of course, I am consistent with my Plexus vitamins, probiotics, and supplements, I’ve logged my food all month, I’ve worked out at least 3 times a week, and I have made wiser food choices. I’m not saying I’ve been perfect, my water consumption has been way down and not all my food choices have been healthy but I am making strides to my new, healthier lifestyle.

Today’s Crockpot Pepperoni Chicken with Penne is a lighter meal for us and thankfully, we enjoyed it. You could make it even lighter by trading out the regular pepperoni for turkey pepperoni but that idea didn’t fly with my husband, baby steps. Right?

Crockpot Pepperoni Chicken with Penne

This crockpot Pepperoni Chicken with Penne recipe is a tasty light addition to your menu plan.

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings 4 people

Author cindy

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
6 TBS tomato paste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
salt to taste
pepper to taste
8 oz penne pasta
5 oz mini pepperoni

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts on the bottom of the crockpot, salt and pepper them.
In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and crushed red peppers.
Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
Add the pepperoni to the crockpot, on top of the chicken.
Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked and shreds easily.
45 minutes before serving, cook the penne following the instructions on the box. While the penne is cooking chop or shred the chicken, your preference.
When the penne is cooked, drain it and add it to the crockpot. Stir together everything in the crockpot, put the lid back on and let it cook for another 15-20 minutes.
Serve with salad and garlic bread.

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Super Simple Crockpot Pulled Chicken

cindy — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 10:00:43 +0000

Who doesn’t like a super simple dinner that keeps the whole family happy? I know I do. Busy weeknights with homework, sports, and music lessons can make it difficult to sit down together as a family and eat dinner. Family meal time has always been a priority with us and it usually happens at least 5 nights a week. This Super Simple Crockpot Pulled Chicken Recipe is a set it and forget it type of meal, until the last half hour of cooking time. I love that it can be cooking while we are busy and once we get home I can finish it up, pull together a few side dishes, and within 30 minutes of walking in the door I can have a delicious meal on the table.

Last week in my Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole recipe I told you all about Moore’s Sauces and Marinades so click on over if you want to know more about them. I made this meal in my brand new hOmelabs 6 qt slowcooker. The know on my old faithful crockpot that I received as a wedding gift almost 26 years ago broke so it was time to go digital. The budget was tight so I opted for this slow cooker because when the cooking time is completed it goes into the “warm” mode after 10 minutes. We all know that sometimes we don’t make it home at the exact time we thought we would. This slow cooker has your back, Mom.

Super Simple Crockpot Pulled Chicken

This Super Simple Crockpot Pulled Chicken Recipe is a set it and forget it type of meal, perfect for busy families.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5 30

Total Time 5 35

Servings 6 -12 servings

Author Moore's Marinades and Sauces

Ingredients

6 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup water
1 bottle Moore's Honey BBQ Sauce divided
Hamburg Buns

Instructions

Pour water in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
Pour 1/2 bottle of Moore's Honey BBQ Sauce over the chicken.
Cook on low for 5 hours.
Remove cover and shred the chicken. **See the blog post for an easy way to do this.
Add the rest of the sauce to the pulled chicken, mix well, let cook for 30 more minutes.
Serve on buns.

***How to easily shred meat*** Use a handheld electric mixer on the low setting. Place the mixer in the crockpot and let it shred the meat for you in seconds! I saw this tip several times on Facebook so I decided to try it and it works great! I’ve done it a few times now.

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Crockpot Pineapple Barbecue Chicken

cindy — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:00:32 +0000

I want to start with a disclaimer…these photos are awful! This meal is delicious but the colors are terrible and no amount of lighting or editing can make this meal look nearly as appealing as it tastes. I am sorry for the photos but when chicken and pineapple sit in a crockpot with barbecue sauce for hours the result isn’t so pretty. These photos are the best of all the ones I took so, please overlook them.

While I was trying to come up with what to have for dinner on a day I didn’t want to leave the house, I had to get creative. I defrosted some chicken breasts as I hunted my poorly stocked for other ingredients. This Crockpot Pineapple Barbecue Chicken with a side of Vigo Yellow Rice was a delicious meal that was simple to make with just a few pantry staples.

Crockpot Pineapple Barbecue Chicken

This Crockpot Pineapple Barbecue Chicken with a side of Vigo Yellow Rice was a delicious meal that was simple to make with just a few pantry staples.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 3

Servings 4 -6 servings

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
20 oz can pineapple rings
12 oz Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce

Instructions

Spray the bottom and sides of your crockpot with nonstick spray.
Cover the bottom of the crockpot with some of the barbecue sauce.
Place the chicken in the crockpot.
Place the pineapple rings on top of the chicken.
Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken.
Pour the pineapple juice from the can over the barbecue sauce.
Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.

It doesn’t get much easier than that. The barbecue sauce and pineapple combine to make a delicious, tangy dish. I hope you enjoy all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. Please share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this page. Thanks!

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Easy Crockpot Cornbread Chicken

cindy — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:00:25 +0000

You know how much I love an easy crockpot recipe. When I came across a recipe that included cornbread and chicken in a crockpot, I had to give it a try! I adore cornbread so I love the idea of coating chicken in cornbread before cooking it. This recipe is easy to make and one your whole family will enjoy.

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Easy Crockpot Cornbread Chicken

This recipe is southern comfort food straight from your crockpot.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings 4 -6 chicken breasts

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 1/2 oz pkg cornbread mix
1 envelope dry ranch dressing mix
1 cup milk
1-2 TBS oil

Instructions

Spray the interior of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large zippy bag combine the cornbread mix and the ranch dressing packet.
Pour milk into a shallow bowl.
Dip the chicken breasts, one at a time, into the milk then place it in the bag and shake well to coat.
Place the chicken in the crockpot.
Drizzle a little oil on top of each piece of chicken when you put it in.
If you need to create a second layer, stagger the breasts.
Cover, cook on low for 4 hours.
At the end of the cooking time, preheat the oven to broil.
Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and place under the broiler to allow the cornbread to brown. Watch carefully so that it doesn't burn.

My husband and I both loved this recipe and I can’t wait to make it again! I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

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MomMaven’s Top Recipes of 2013

cindy — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 09:48:59 +0000

My recipe posts have by far been the most read, most searched and most shared posts of 2013. This makes me really happy because even though they take more work to prepare, I really enjoy doing them. I’ve added about 50 new recipes to the site this year and soon they will be much easier for you to locate when you need them! For now, just click the link in the description to go to that recipe.

5. Snow Wreath

Using Duncan Hines new Holiday Velvets cake mix makes the Snow Wreath Cake a new holiday staple.

4. Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

Toss 5 ingredients into your crockpot for 6-8 hours on low and enjoy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken.

3. Easy Crockpot Chicken

Who knew cooking a whole chicken could be so easy? I didn’t. Check out how I cooked my first whole chicken with my Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipe.

2. Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

I just made a double batch of this sweet treat for our Christmas celebrations, it is easy and is a hit at every party I bring it to. Make sure you pin this recipe so you can try it for yourself. Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark.

1. Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken

I was blown away when I saw that my Sweet Baby Ray’s Crockpot Chicken recipe has been viewed on my blog over 11,000 time this year! That number totally amazes me. I’ve lost count of how many times I have made this easy indoor barbecue chicken. We love it and I’m sure you will too.

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Easy Recipes- Crockpot Chicken

cindy — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:00:01 +0000

Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers.”I have a confession to make. I have been married for 21 years and 11 months and until last weekend I had never cooked a whole chicken! I’m not sure exactly why this is. It could be because it is easy and convenient to buy boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook them. It could be because I don’t remember my mother ever cooking a whole chicken…though she probably did. It could also be the vivid memory I have of being a young adult visiting my then boyfriend’s Italian home and witnessing his mother and sisters attack and molest a rather large chicken that they were preparing for our dinner. It all just looked too complicated, so I never tried.

Recently, I received a 5lb frozen whole chicken from the food pantry. I brought it home and my husband asked, “What are you going to do with that?” I told him I was going to find a recipe on Pinterest and I was going to figure out how to cook it. I culled several recipes on my Recipes I Want to Try board and last weekend I bravely made my first ever whole chicken.

Why did I wait so long to learn to cook a whole chicken??? This recipe is soooo easy and very delicious. The whole family enjoyed it and we had leftovers. There were just enough leftovers for hubby and I so we heated them up with barbecue sauce and got 2 meals of out the chicken. This recipe is going into my regular meal rotation since it it affordable, easy and delicious…just remember to defrost the chicken the day before you want to cook it.

Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipe

This is the easiest wy to cook a whole chicken to feed a hungry crowd, or to have leftovers for other meals.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings 6 -8

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

5 lb whole chicken
Sea Salt
Paprika
Steak Seasoning

Instructions

Make 4 small aluminum foil balls and place them in the bottom of your crockpot. These will lift the chicken up a bit and will keep it from getting mushy on the bottom from sitting in its own juices while it cooks.
Remove anything inside the chicken.
Rinse the chicken.
Pat dry with paper towels.
Season the chicken inside and out with the Sea Salt, Paprika and Steak Seasoning to taste
Cook the chicken on high for 4-4.5 hours making sure a meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees-not touching a bone
Let the chicken rest on the cutting board for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Notes

Next time I would add more of each spice and I would also put some spices under the skin to help infuse more flavor into the meat.

Have you been chicken to try like I was? You can make this Crockpot Chicken! How do you cook a whole chicken? Leave me a comment and let me know.

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Easy Recipes: Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

cindy — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:19:15 +0000

I am always on the lookout for chicken recipes. Recently I have come across several for “Hawaiian Chicken” they are all similar with a few modifications. I, of course had to try my own twist on this popular theme as well.

Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken

Add some island flair to your dinner table with this flavorful Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken dish.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 5

Servings 6 -8

Author Cindy Schultz

Ingredients

1 cup Pineapple Juice
1/2 cup packed Light Brown Sugar
1/3 cup Light Soy Sauce
2 lbs Frozen Chicken Breast Tenderloins
1 large can Pineapple Chunks

Instructions

In a bowl combine the Pineapple Juice, Brown Sugar and Soy Sauce
Place the Chicken Tenderloins in the Crockpot
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken
Cover and cook 6-8 hours on low depending on your crockpot
When there is 1 hour of cook time remaining...drain the Pineapple Chunks and pour the Chunks on top of the chicken.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. We liked it so much and we gobbled it down so fast I didn’t even have a chance to take a picture of it on a plate. Please feel free to share this recipe on your social media sites by linking to it or pinning it to your “Easy Recipes” board. If you want to see more of my recipes click on the “easy recipes” tab at the top of this page.

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