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Turning to your slow cooker for dinner is a great way to minimize the amount of time you’re spending in the kitchen. The slow cooker does the cooking for you–so you only have to worry about prepping the food. With that in mind, we picked our 4 favorite crock pot recipes that require almost no prep time, making your week so much easier.
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Philly Style Pulled Beef Sandwiches
What You'll Need: beef chuck roast, beef broth, bell peppers, onions, sandwich rolls, provolone or American cheese, pickled jalapeño slices salt, pepper
Full Recipe: Woman's Day
Chicken Enchilada Soup
What You'll Need: olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, salt, pepper, chili powder, sweet paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, red enchilada sauce, corn, black beans or red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, low sodium chicken broth, chicken breasts, bay leaf, low fat cheddar cheese
Full Recipe: Diethood
Chicken and Potatoes
What You'll Need: potatoes, garlic, chicken, carrots, Italian seasoning, lemon, butter, Parmesan
Full Recipe: Well Plated
Butternut Squash Soup
What You'll Need: butternut squash, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, sage, low-sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth, salt, pepper, cayenne, heavy cream, parsley
Full Recipe: Delish