On blissful weekend days when the thought of spending hours in the kitchen feels like a betrayal to your chill vibes. These 10 simple recipes promise maximum deliciousness with minimal effort.
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta
Kick back and let your slow cooker do the Cajun two-step with this chicken pasta that’s bursting with just the right amount of spice. You’ll be spooning up a creamy, dreamy concoction that’ll transport you straight to the bayou.
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Enjoy a bowl of this Chick-fil-A inspired chicken tortilla soup and let the comfort wash over you. Perfect for when you want that ‘eating out’ feeling without, you know, actually going out.
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Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili
Transform your kitchen into a chili parlor with this set-it-and-forget-it Cincinnati chili that’s as easy as it is delicious. Just chuck the ingredients into your slow cooker and let the magic happen.
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Instant Pot Gumbo
Let the good times roll with an Instant Pot gumbo that’s ready fast. Sausage, shrimp, and okra come together in a stew that’s so hearty, it’s like a Mardi Gras for your mouth. This is the dish to choose when you want big flavor without the big effort.
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Guinness Beef Stew
Cozy up with a bowl of Guinness beef stew that’s so rich and hearty, you’ll want to serve it year round, not just on St. Paddy’s Day. It’s the perfect meal for when you want to impress without the stress.
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Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs
These slow cooker country style ribs are so easy, you can practically make them in your sleep (though we don’t recommend it). With a glaze of peach preserves, honey, and BBQ sauce, they’re the kind of finger-licking good that’ll have you licking your fingers, well, good.
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Chicken Stroganoff
Chicken Stroganoff is your ticket to a creamy, dreamy weekend dinner without any of the fuss. Tender chicken and savory mushrooms take a dip in a rich and delicious sauce.
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Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
This Olive Garden chicken pasta is like sending your slow cooker to culinary school and having it come back a chef. It’s a creamy, cheesy, fall-apart chicken masterpiece that’ll make you forget about those unlimited breadsticks.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Get ready to twirl your fork into some Instant Pot spaghetti and meatballs that’ll make Sunday dinner jealous. Homemade meatballs and pasta in a savory sauce all cook together in one magical pot.
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Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
This slow cooker chuck roast has tender beef that falls apart at the mere sight of a fork, all wrapped up in flavors that have been getting to know each other all day. It’s the effortless weekend warrior of meals, ready to conquer your hunger with minimal kitchen time.
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