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Kid-Friendly Slow Cooker Dishes

A collection of top 10 slow cooker recipes that kids love, perfect for busy parents looking for easy and nutritious meals.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 6 heures
Temps total 6 heures 10 minutes
Portions: 8 servings
Type de plat: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

Quick Pantry Staples
  • 1 jar Jarred marinara For creamy mac and cheese or spaghetti.
  • 1 cup Salsa For chicken taco filling.
  • 1 lb Chicken thighs or breasts Use as a base for various recipes.
  • 1 lb Lean ground beef or turkey For sloppy joes.
  • 4 cups Broth To keep dishes moist.
  • 1 can Canned tomatoes For various sauces.
  • 1 can Canned beans You can add to rice bowls or tacos.
  • 4 cups Rice For chicken and rice dish.
  • 8 pieces Tortillas For taco filling.
  • 8 pieces Slider buns For sloppy joes.
  • 2 cups Shredded cheeses For mac and cheese.
Main Ingredients
  • 1 package Evaporated milk For creamy mac and cheese.
  • 1 tbsp Taco seasoning For flavoring chicken tacos.
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar For sloppy joe sauce.
  • 1 lb Frozen meatballs For spaghetti and meatballs.
  • 1 cup Tomato paste For beef stew.
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar For BBQ pulled chicken.
  • 1 can Pineapple chunks For teriyaki chicken.
  • 4 cups Diced potatoes For loaded potato soup.
  • 1 cup Cream For loaded potato soup.
  • 1 cup Diced apples For oatmeal.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon For oatmeal.
  • 1 cup Milk For oatmeal.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all pantry staples and main ingredients.
  2. Prep and freeze raw ingredients in labeled bags for easy access.
  3. For each recipe, add ingredients to the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Set the slow cooker to the appropriate temperature and time.
  2. For recipes requiring stirring (like mac and cheese), check occasionally.
  3. Serve as per each recipe's instructions, providing toppings for customization.

Notes

Let kids build their own bowls or sliders for added fun. Prep ahead for busy nights.