Easy Crock Pot Recipes Are Key for Frugal Working Moms

I’ve talked about crock pots before, but I thought it was worth talking about them again during all this hot summer weather we’re having. I don’t know how you feel, but if I come home after a hard day’s work, the last thing I want to do it heat up the kitchen. It is really easy to decide to swing by the grocery store to grab some expensive prepared food, like subs, potato salad and a big container of stuff from the salad bar when you are worn out and don’t want to go home to root through the cupboards. That stop can really wreck your budget, since convenience foods have a high price tag attached to them.

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If you plan out a week’s worth of menus, go to the store on Saturday or Sunday to buy ingredients and remember to throw the meal in the crock pot before you step out the door, you can really cut down on those “I’m too tired” stops at the grocery store or the fast food joint.

Some meals, like the pulled pork recipe from All You magazine I want to try require additional prep work and cooking time. For days that are busy, I prefer easy crock pot recipes that don’t involve the extra work and time. Here’s a family favorite that is super simple:

1 chicken cut up or a package of chicken breasts
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of broccoli soup
1 cup of rice

Cook on low heat for eight hours.

If I have time, I start the chicken and soup first and then add the rice around lunch time. This way, I am not putting rice in with raw meat, which grosses me out, and I can see if I need to add some water for the rice to absorb. If you prefer, you can just cook the rice as you normally do and serve the meat and “gravy” over the rice.

What is your favorite easy crock pot recipe?