Tuesday, November 4, 2008

What's for dinner?

Okay, this will be a quick post but I have to share my love affair with my Crock Pot. I don't usually get home until 6pm or later, usually closer to 7pm. So I try to use the crock as often as possible.

Chicken and Dumplings is one of my favorite recipes. It's mostly a dump it all in the pot, set on low, and enjoy the wondrous smell when you come home. Plus, this is surprisingly healthy, so try to ignore the somewhat unappetizing look. Here's all you'll need (for a meal for 2 or 3 people)

1 can - cream of chicken soup (I go for the "healthy" option)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups chicken broth (I go organic for less sodium)
1 onion - minced
2 cloves garlic - minced
bunch of veggies of your choice. (I used frozen beans here, but I'll go carrots, green beans, or anything else I have in the fridge or freezer)
1 tube biscuit dough.

Basically you throw everything except the biscuits into the crock pot on low and leave cooking along for the day. Then about 30 minutes before you actually eat, tear up the biscuits and mix into the pot. The biscuits will help thicken up the sauce. It's hearty and easy and just plain yummy.

Please excuse the messy counter - my camera has less than 30 seconds of battery, straight off the charger, so I was trying to be quick.

I'm currently shopping for a new camera - my budget will have a lot to do with when this is picked up.