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Butternut Squash Stew

November 6, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This Butternut Squash Stew is the perfect meal for a cold day! With vegetables, grains, and protein, all you need to do to make this meal complete is add a little dairy and a side of fruit!


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4 2 cup servings
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4 2 cup servings
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4 2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups butternut squash cubed
  • 3 cups fresh kale chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 - 15 ounce can black beans low sodium
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups vegetable broth low sodium
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. Make sure your area is clean and ready for preparation.
  2. Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  3. Place all ingredients in slow cooker and stir.
  4. Cook in slow cooker on high for 4 hours.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Low sodium veggie broth may contain added sugars depending on brand, always read the nutrition facts label. 

Butternut Squash Stew Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 cups (396g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 2 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 50 g 18 % Dietary Fiber 13 g 46 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 11 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 148 mg 10 % Iron 5 mg 30 % Potassium 933 mg 20 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, butternut, butternut squash, fall, Slow Cooker, squash, stew, winter

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

October 23, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Let’s put those pumpkin carving leftovers to use with this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal! Simply place all the ingredients in the pot, turn the cooker on 6-8 hours and let your house begin to smell like fall!


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Ingredients
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree see notes on how to make your own pumpkin puree
  • 3 Tablespoons Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
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  1. Add all the ingredients into slow cooker and mix well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. If you have a programmable slow cooker, set it to cook on low for 7 hours and then switch to warm.
  2. After cooking, give the mixture a good stir as the oats will settle to the bottom. Portion into a bowl and serve.
  3. Optional: top with pecans, maple syrup and almond milk.
Recipe Notes

*Toppings are not calculated into the nutrition facts.

How to make your own pumpkin puree

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, fall, kid friendly, oatmeal, pumpkin, Slow Cooker

Cheesy Chicken Pasta

August 29, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This Cheesy Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for both kids and adults! Bonus its super easy to make by throwing everything in the slow cooker!


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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
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Servings
12
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta dry
  • 10.75 ounces cream of chicken soup reduced sodium
  • 10.75 ounces cream of mushroom soup reduced sodium
  • 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 red bell peper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 4 ounces canned sliced mushrooms drained
  • 2 cups chicken breast chopped
  • 2 cups reduced fat shredded cheese
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  1. Boil pasta in water for 5 minutes. Drain and place in slow cooker.
  2. Place all other ingredients in slow cooker. Combine well.
  3. Cook on Low for 2-3 hours. Stir before serving.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, kid friendly, pasta, Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili

October 23, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

Everyone loves a recipe that they can make so many other meals from.  This Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili can feed a hungry family and leave you with leftovers.  Store in the fridge for your next day lunch, or make a casserole, tacos or salads for dinner.  Just set the clock and go!

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco chili recipe in a bowl topped with cilantro.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili
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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco chili recipe in a bowl topped with cilantro.
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili
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Servings
10
Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce can low sodium black beans, drained
  • 1 15 ounce can low sodium kidney beans, drained
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce unsalted
  • 2 10 ounce cans diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 1 4 ounce can chopped green chili peppers
  • 1 12 ounce package frozen yellow corn
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1 package 30% less sodium taco seasoning or make your own (see notes for recipe link)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast skinless, boneless
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
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  1. Add drained black beans, and kidney beans in crockpot. Top with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili peppers, frozen corn, chopped onion, and seasonings. Stir all together.
  2. Place chicken breast into the mixture, completely cover the chicken.
  3. Set crock pot to cook 8-10 hours on LOW or 4-6 hours on HIGH.
  4. Pull chicken breasts out about 30 minutes before serving, shred with a fork and return to the crockpot stirring well.
  5. Serve chili with fresh chopped cilantro.
  6. Tip: Recipe makes for a large crowd or great for leftovers. Pack for your next day lunch, store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze in individual airtight containers for up to 3 months for an easy reheat meal.
  7. **If using your own homemade taco seasoning, leave out the chili powder from this recipe.
Recipe Notes

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, canned, Chicken, chili, fall, protein, Slow Cooker, taco, winter

Cheesy Chicken Spinach Noodle Casserole

December 5, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Straight from the slow cooker this casserole is filling and comforting. Try it soon for an instant family favorite!

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breast skinless, boneless
  • 10 3/4 ounce can of cream of mushroom 98% reduced fat
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon of dry chives
  • 1/2 tablespoon of dry thyme
  • 1/2 tablespoon of dry parsley
  • 16 ounces dry egg noodles cooked
  • 3 cups baby spinach rinsed and chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, reduced fat
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area.
  2. Place chicken breast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  3. In a small bowl combine cream of mushroom soup, water, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, thyme, and parsley. Pour seasoned soup mixture over chicken breast.
  4. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low 6 – 8 hours until chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
  5. Remove chicken breast from slow cooker and shred into fine pieces. Add shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir in hot cooked egg noodles, baby spinach, and shredded cheese. Replace lid and allow to heat through for 15 – 20 minutes until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
Recipe Notes

Cheesy Chicken Spinach Noodle Casserole Nutrition Facts Serving size (207g) servings per container 8 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 115 mg 38 % Sodium 290 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 43 g 16 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 26 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 149 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 546 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, casserole, Chicken, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, leftovers, main dish, protein, Slow Cooker, spinach

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