Slow Cooker Meals, #1

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FOR ALL RECIPES: Combine all ingredients in a freezer bag, freeze, remove from freezer and put into refrigerator to thaw the night before you want to make each one. Then, when you're ready to start cooking, simply dump the bag into your slow cooker and cook for the amount of time indicated. If there are instructions for preparation, follow those before adding to bag and freezing.

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

• 4-6 chicken breasts
• 1 (16 oz) bag of frozen broccoli florets
• 2 (16 oz) jars of Alfredo sauce (I use light)
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 (4 oz) can of sliced mushrooms, drained

1. Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 3-4.

Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken

• 4-6 chicken breasts
• 1 cup Dijon mustard
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Salt & Pepper (optional)

1. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.

Chicken Teryaki

• Large bag of baby carrots
• Red Onion sliced into large chunks
• 2 Large cans of pineapple (un-drained)
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 4-6 Chicken Breasts
• 1 Cup Teriyaki Sauce

1. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours.
2. Serve over rice.

Orange Chicken

• 2 cups carrots
• 2 cups bell pepper
• 1 lb chicken breast
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 8 oz orange juice concentrate

1. Cook on LOW, 4-6 hours.
2. Serve over rice.

BBQ Spareribs

• 2lbs of pork ribs
• 1½ cups ketchup
• 1½ Tbsp seasoned salt
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup white vinegar

1. Put ribs into the bag.
2. Mix remaining ingredients together in a separate bowl and pour over ribs. Freeze.
3. Cook on HIGH, 3-4 hours or LOW, 6-7 hours.