Recipe(tried): Turkey and Brown Rice Chili, Thai Chicken, Multi-Bean Soup, Spanish Chicken (crock pot)

Here are some more good crockpot recipes:

Turkey & Brown Rice chili

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 pund ground turkey breast
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 or 16 ounces) chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked brown rice

1. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. cook turkey & onion in oil 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain.

2. Mix turkey mixture & remaining ingredients except rice in 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.

3.Cover & cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours (or high heat setting 4 to 5 hours).

4. Stir in rice. Cover & cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until rice is hot.
6 servings.

Thai chicken

8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skin removed
3/4 cup hot salsa
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. Place chicken in 3 1/2 tp 6 quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except peanuts & cilantro; pour over chicken.

2. Cover & cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pionk when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove chicken from cooker, using slotted spoon; place on serving platter.

3. Remove sauce from slow cooker; skim fat from sauce. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with peanuts & cilantro.
4 servings

Multi-Bean soup

1 package (20 ounces) 15 or 16 dried bean soup mix, sorted & rinsed
1/2 pound smoked beef sausage ring, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 large onion, chopped
10 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1. Mix all ingredients except carrots & tomatoes in 5 to 6 quart slow cooker.

2. Cover & cook on high heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until beans are tender.

3. Stir in carrots & tomatoes. Cover & cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until hot.
12 servings.

Spanish Chicken

1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pound turkey Italian sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can(6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (14 ounces) artichoke heart quarters, drained
1 can (4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups hot cooked rice.

1. spray inside of 3 1/2 - 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except artichoke hearts, olives & rice in slow cooker.

2.Cover & cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until sausages & chicken are no longer pink in center. Stir in artichoke hearts & olives; Heat through. Serve with cooked rice.
6 servings