*NEW* FALL COOK WITH ME EASY DELICIOUS FALL CROCKPOT RECIPES

Happy Fall ya’ll! 🍂 I have 3 easy and delicious crockpot meal recipes below that I hope you’ll enjoy!

Here’s  a simple recipe for crockpot shredded BBQ chicken:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice of flavor)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the BBQ sauce mixture.
3. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken in the crockpot, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
4. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The chicken is done when it shreds easily with a fork.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the crockpot. Stir the shredded chicken to coat it with the BBQ sauce.
6. Let it cook for an additional 15-30 minutes on low to soak up more of the BBQ flavor.
7. Serve the shredded BBQ chicken on buns for sandwiches, on top of a salad, or with your choice of sides.

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Here’s a recipe for crockpot creamy potato soup with a whole chicken:

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds), giblets removed
• 6-8 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream or cornstarch
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Place the whole chicken in the crockpot.
2. Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery around the chicken.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and water. Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and place it on a cutting board. Let it cool slightly, then shred the meat using two forks, discarding the bones and skin.
6. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it into the soup.
7. Stir in the heavy cream or cornstarch to make the soup creamy.
8. Let the soup cook for an additional 30 minutes on low to heat the chicken and thicken the soup.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
10. Serve the creamy potato soup hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

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Here’s a recipe for making meatloaf in a crockpot:

Ingredients:

For the Meatloaf:

• 2 pounds ground beef (you can also use a mix of ground beef and pork)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Topping:

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon mustard

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, 1/4 cup ketchup, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into a loaf shape that will fit in your crockpot.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to create the topping.
4. Place the shaped meatloaf in the bottom of the crockpot. Spread the topping mixture evenly over the meatloaf.
5. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The meatloaf should be cooked through, and the internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
6. Once cooked, carefully lift the meatloaf out of the crockpot using a couple of spatulas. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
7. Serve the meatloaf slices with your choice of sides.

Enjoy your crockpot meals! #fall #recipe #dinnertime #easyrecipe #crockpotcooking