Lazy Meals You Can Make in Your Slow Cooker and Air Fryer (Quick & Easy!)"

 

1. Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

• Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken sauce)
  • 1/4 cup water (for slurry)
  • Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• Instructions:

1. Place chicken in the slow cooker.
2. Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Pour over chicken.
3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
4. Mix cornstarch with water, add to slow cooker, and cook for 15 more minutes to thicken.

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2. Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff

• Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
  • 8 oz egg noodles (cooked separately)
• Instructions:

1. Place beef, soup, and onion soup mix in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
3. Stir in sour cream before serving over-cooked noodles.

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3. Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

• Ingredients:
• 3-4 lbs pork shoulder or butt
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
•  Instructions:

1. Rub pork with paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and salt.
2. Place in slow cooker with BBQ sauce and broth.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours. Shred with forks and mix with juices.

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4. Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili

• Ingredients:
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
• Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

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5. Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

• Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 cup salsa
• Instructions:

1. Place chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and top with salsa.
2. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Shred chicken and serve in tortillas with toppings.

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6. Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

• Ingredients:
  • 3 lbs chuck roast
  • 4 medium potatoes, quartered
  • 4 carrots, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
• Instructions:

1. Place vegetables in the slow cooker. Add roast on top.
2. Mix beef broth with onion soup mix and pour over.
3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

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7. Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese

• Ingredients:
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp salt
• Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.