Using a slow cooker for cooking is perfect for anyone who wants to come home to a delicious home-cooked meal. If you have a full-time job but still want to cook and eat healthy food, a slow cooker is just the thing for you. To make regular stews and soups healthier and more flavorful, make a habit of adding all-natural herbs and spices to your recipes. Get creative for more unique and drool-worthy meals!
Here are 3 herb and spice crockpot recipes you need to try right now:
1. Crockpot Chili Chicken
What do you need:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 cups of green sauce
- 2 cups of white beans
- 1 3/4 cup corn kernels
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
In your slow cooker, combine the onion, diced tomatoes, salsa verde, white beans, corn, chicken broth, chiles, oregano, and cumin. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture. Toss to coat. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, until chicken flakes easily with a fork. When done, completely shred the chicken, return to the slow cooker, and stir. Serve warm.
2. Slow Cooker Roast Pork With Herb Crust
What do you need:
- 1/2 kilo roast pork (without fat)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Combine ginger, garlic powder, salt, celery salt, black pepper, mustard, basil, thyme, and oregano in a small bowl. On the fatty side of the roast, cut 1/4-inch-deep slits about 1 1/2-inches apart. Rub the herb mixture all over the roast, making sure it is completely covered. Place the meat in the slow cooker. To wine over it, then drizzle with honey. Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or until pork roast is tender.
3. Crockpot Celery and Onion Stuffing
What do you need:
- 2 beaten eggs
- 12 cups white bread, cubed
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of butter
- 2 cups of chopped onion
- 2 cups of chopped celery
- 1 cup of mushroom
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sage
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the onion, celery, mushrooms, and parsley until just tender. Place the vegetable in a large bowl, add the bread, salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, sage, and poultry seasoning. Mix to mix the ingredients well. Add broth and eggs. Transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on high heat for 40-50 minutes. Reduce heat to low and then cook for another 6-8 hours.
Try these delicious slow cooker recipes with herbs and spices and enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal.
