As summer comes into full swing, we tend to look for meals that require less time in the kitchen to prepare, and one handy appliance that affords that opportunity is the slow cooker or crockpot. Using a crockpot also allows you free time to prepare other side dishes while the main course cooks.
This Three-Cheese Chicken and Noodles recipe is quick and easy to put together and the combined flavors is so satisfying. A side dish of Apricot-Glazed Vegetables offers a new twist on your typical vegetable dish.
You might also like to include serve hot rolls or biscuits and a big glass of iced tea to complete your meal.
THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN & NOODLES
(Slow-cooker Recipe)
3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (8-ounce) package wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup yellow or red bell pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley sprigs (for garnish), optional
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir to coat evenly. Cover and cook on low for 6-10 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Makes 6 servings.
APRICOT-GLAZED VEGETABLES
1 (16-ounce) package frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
1/2 cup regular or sugar-free apricot or peach preserves
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves OR parsley flakes
Cook frozen vegetables according to package directions.
Heat preserves, butter, lemon juice and herbs in small pan over low heat for 1-2 minutes, until combined, stirring occasionally.
Place vegetables in serving bowl.
Pour apricot glaze over vegetables and serve. Makes 6 servings.
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