38 Slow Cooker Recipes Prepped in 15 Minutes or Less

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38 Slow Cooker Recipes Prepped in 15 Minutes or Less1/38 Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even a beginner cook could make this slow cooked chicken and have it turn out perfectly. This recipe could not be easier. A few minutes of prep and you’ll come home to a delicious dinner. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked chicken with 2/3 cup vegetables: 329 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated

After I get a few ingredients into the slow cooker, I can do my own thing

fat), 88mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 2/38 Tex-Mex Shredded Beef Sandwiches 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tex-Mex Shredded Beef Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slow cooker meals, like this shredded beef sandwich, are my favorite kind. After I get a few ingredients into the slow cooker, I can do my own thing. Plus, I have a hearty, satisfying meal when I come home! —Kathy White, Henderson, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 573 calories, 29g fat

My mom used to make this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it

(13g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 955mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 47g protein. 3/38 Round Steak Italiano 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom used to make this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it. The gravy is especially dense and flavorful.—Deanne Stephens, McMinnville, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 357 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/38 Swedish Meatballs Alfredo 11

It takes much less time than many other slow-cooker recipes

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a big fan of this potluck-perfect dish. It takes much less time than many other slow-cooker recipes. Plus, it’s easy. I’m all for the easy! —Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without noodles): 766 calories, 67g fat (38g saturated fat), 238mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 5/38 Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers 53 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of

It does a great job with this good-for-you dish

Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite kitchen appliance is the slow cooker, and I use mine more than anyone else I know. It does a great job with this good-for-you dish. —Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 317 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 6/38 Barbecued Pork Chop Supper 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours

We just get to eat!

10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I start these slow cooker BBQ pork chops in the morning and enjoy a tasty supper later with no last-minute work. We just get to eat! —Jacqueline Jones, Round Lake Beach, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 575 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 1846mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 3g fiber), 38g protein. 7/38 Italian Turkey Sandwiches 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 12 sandwiches Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I hope you enjoy these tasty turkey sandwiches

as much as our family does

as much as our family does. The recipe makes plenty, so it’s great for potlucks. Plus, the leftovers are just as good. —Carol Riley, Ossian, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 374 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 49g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 6 lean meat, 2 starch. 8/38 Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to serve this homey dish to company and

not just because it’s easy and economical

not just because it’s easy and economical. I’d be lost without my slow cooker!—Shelley McKinney, New Castle, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 142 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 9/38 Cube Steak 82 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cube Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cube steaks and gravy are a hearty home-style dinner your family will love after a busy day. The slow-cooked beef is wonderful served over mashed potatoes or

I serve the cooking juices in individual cups for dipping

noodles. —Judy Long, Limestone, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 245 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 850mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. 10/38 Shredded French Dip 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shredded French Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A chuck roast slow-simmered in a beefy broth is delicious when shredded and spooned onto rolls. I serve the cooking juices in individual cups for dipping. —Carla Kimball, Callaway, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 399 calories, 15g fat

(5g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 1104mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. 11/38 Flavorful Pot Roast 147 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Flavorful Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 10 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On hectic days, this is so quick and easy to prep! Convenient packages of dressing and gravy combine to create a sauce worthy of a fall-apart roast. For a filling meal-in-one, serve with mashed potatoes and ladle the juices over top.—Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah Nutrition Facts: 6 ounce-weight: 142 calories, 7g

fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 496mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein. 12/38 Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Chicken Wings 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the convenience of slow-cooker recipes for get-togethers. Start these sweet and sour chicken wings a few hours ahead of time and you’ll have fantastic appetizers ready when your guests arrive. —Ida Tuey, South Lyon, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 74 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0

fiber), 5g protein

fiber), 5g protein. 13/38 Creamy Italian Chicken 75 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Italian salad dressing mix is like a secret weapon for adding flavor to this creamy chicken dish. Served over rice or pasta, this Italian dressing chicken is rich, delicious and special enough for company. —Maura McGee, Tallahassee, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 473 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 1556mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 40g protein. 14/38 Beef and Sausage Chili 21 Reviews Contest

Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal

Winner Test Kitchen Approved Beef and Sausage Chili Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it in my freezer at all times so I can quickly warm up bowls on busy days. —Margie Shaw, Greenbrier, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 329 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1158mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 21g protein. 15/38 Pulled

Pork Sandwiches 70 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The slow cooker not only makes this an easy meal, it keeps the pork tender, saucy and loaded with flavor. —Beki Kosydar-Krantz, Mayfield, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 402 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 16/38 Slow-Cooker Mushroom Chicken & Peas 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Mushroom Chicken &

When you start with the best ingredients, you can’t go wrong

Peas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some amazingly fresh mushrooms I found at our local farmers market inspired this recipe. When you start with the best ingredients, you can’t go wrong. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 3/4 cup vegetable mixture: 292 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 17/38 Cranberry Pork Chops 16 Reviews Test Kitchen

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