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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
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 servings Chicken thighs or breasts For multiple recipes
  • 2 cups Jarred marinara For Creamy Mac and Cheese and Spaghetti and Meatballs
  • 1 cup Evaporated milk For Creamy Mac and Cheese
  • 2 cups A mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese For Creamy Mac and Cheese
  • 1 cup Broth For various recipes
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning For Chicken Taco Filling
  • 1 lime Lime For Chicken Taco Filling
  • 2 cups Frozen meatballs For Spaghetti and Meatballs
  • 1 cup Brown sugar For Sloppy Joe Sliders
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce For BBQ Pulled Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar For BBQ Pulled Chicken
  • 1 cup Pineapple chunks For Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
  • 2 cups Diced potatoes For Loaded Potato Soup
  • 1 cup Onion For various recipes
  • 1 cup Cinnamon For Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
  • 2 cups Steel-cut oats For Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
  • 2 cups Cooked rice For Chicken and Rice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients and kitchen tools.
  2. Prep raw ingredients such as dicing vegetables and measuring out spices.
Cooking
  1. Follow specific recipes for each dish using the slow cooker.
  2. Cook according to the recipe times and settings.
  3. Stir occasionally as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve dishes with suggested toppings.
  2. Encourage kids to customize their meals with toppings.

Notes

Make-ahead tips include prepping and freezing raw ingredients in zipper bags. Store sauces in small containers to simplify cooking later. Use the slow cooker overnight for easy breakfasts or to start dinner ahead of time.