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Crock-pot Wednesdays: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

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So Crock-pot Wednesdays are back.

hawaiian sandwich

If you ask me what my favorite appliance is the first answer that pops in my head is my crockpot.

No not my donut maker.

Or my frappucino maker.

It’s definitely my crockpot. Why?

Because it’s just too convenient! I go to work in the morning, I come home and dinner is already made.

I also love that I only have to clean 1 pot! That’s definitely a plus!

So let’s talk about these sandwiches. They are soo tasty!

I whipped these up in the spur of the moment.

I wanted to make dinner but was too lazy to go grocery shopping.

So I looked around my kitchen and what did I see…

Some frozen chicken in the freezer…

a can of pineapple….

and bbq sauce…

and some buns that were going to go bad soon…

And then it just clicked.

Hawaiian BBQ chicken sandwiches of course!!!

I love the sweetness of the grilled pineapple, the tang of the bbq, the sharp cheddar adds a nice saltiness to balance all the sweetness and then all served on a toasted bun.

Ahhmazing.

And it all took 5mins to prepare.

Now that’s my kind of dinner.

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (I used mesquite flavor -don’t use too sweet of a BBQ)
  • 2 pineapple slices
  • 2 slices cheddar (I used shredded)
  • 2 burger buns

Directions:

  1. Place the chicken in the crockpot.
  2. Combine the pineapple juice and BBQ and pour over the chicken.
  3. Cook on HIGH for 3-4hrs or until the chicken is fork tender.
  4. Remove the chicken to a plate and shred with two forks.
  5. Return the chicken to the crockpot and mix with sauce.
  6. Grill the pineapple slices.
  7. Toast the buns.
  8. Spoon BBQ chicken and sauce on the buns, top with shredded cheddar and grilled pineapple.
  9. Serve and enjoy!
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Crock-Pot Wednesdays: Honey Sesame Chicken

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Y’all know by now that I absolutely love my crock-pot so on Wednesday I’m dedicating an entire day to it :)

I firmly believe that it was one of the best invention ever and I love the ease of it.

I can just dump everything in the pot in the morning and when I come back from work, dinner is already made and I don’t have to worry about it.

And if you don’t want to do dishes, I mean who ever wants to do dishes? you can buy slow cooker liners from the grocery store which makes cleaning up a breeze and get some sturdy paper plates and TA DA – no mess :)

This dish is actually healthy too! I served it over quinoa which is an ahhmazing source of protein and broccoli! Broccoli!!! That’s a big one for me because I’m a complete veggie-hater and broccoli totally grosses me out! I keep wondering once we have a kid how am I gonna make them eat their veggies when I don’t eat mine? So I knew I had to force myself and try to like it… But I have to admit, it actually wasn’t all that bad… and I would do it again. I guess I’m growing up…

Stay tuned every Wednesday for more slow cooker dishes :)

Honey Sesame Chicken

Serves: 6

Calories: 298 (without brocoli and quinoa)

with quinoa and brocoli: 420

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup honey (or agave)
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup light soy sauce (or reduced sodium)
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • Serve with 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups broccoli, 3 scallions and 1-2 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions: Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place on the bottom of the crock-pot. In a bowl combine the onion, garlic, honey, tomato sauce, soy sauce, oil and red pepper flakes and pour over the chicken. Cook on LOW for 4 hrs or on HIGH for 2hrs. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred, leaving the sauce in the pod. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water and whisk with a fork. Add it to the pot and stir to combine.Turn to HIGH and cook for 10 mins or until the sauce thickens. Add the chicken back to the pot and stir with the sauce. Serve immediately with quinoa, broccoli, scallions and sesame seeds.

Source: AmyBites

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

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Chicken and Dumplings.

When I think of comfort food that’s the first thing that pops up in my head.

It’s soul-warming, always delicious, perfect on a rainy day or a cold winter night and it’s definitely a crowd pleaser :)

I absolutely adore my crock pot and think it’s the best invention and try to use it at least once a week :)

And I love that I can make this soup in it!

You just chop some vegs then throw all the ingredients in the pot, 6 hrs later (and pretty much no work!) your soup is ready and it’s absolutely delish!

It doesn’t get any easier than this :)

And in case you’re wondering, my diet’s been going wayy better! I have been eating pretty healthy, with the occasional cupcake here and there ;) and I even worked out!

I own the Brazilian Butt Lift program by Beach Body and I absolutely love it! It’s a ton of fun, pretty challenging but it really does work, I just need to use it more often to see results lol

I am completely bored with the gym and haven’t stepped foot in it in months so I’m always up for trying new workouts and ways to stay fit, so what’s your favorite workout? :)

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 4 medium chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
  • 3 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 bouillon cube, crushed
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 recipe for dumplings, below

Directions: In the crock pot, combine all the ingredients besides the dumplings and cook on HIGH for 5hrs stirring occasionally. Remove the chicken to a plate and shred with two forks. Return to the crock pot. With a rounded tbsp add the dumplings, pushing gently to submerge completely. Turn the heat down to low, cover and cook for 1 hr. Do not stir until done cooking! Serve :)

Dumplings:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp butter, softened
  • 3/4 cups skim milk
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions: In a bowl combine all the ingredients and stir with a fork until a dough forms.

Recipe Adapted and Dumplings from: Slow Roasted Italian

Root Beer BBQ Pork Sliders

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This sounds pretty crazy, doesn’t it? But it actually tastes deelicious!

My friend Janice told me that she made a recipe for BBQ pork with root beer and that she absolutely loved it, so I knew I had to try it out too :)

I don’t like root beer at all but Chris absolutely loves it. I decided to try it out for his sake.

And well it turned out pretty awesome!

You slow cook the pork with the root beer for about 6-7 hrs and the pork turns out extremely tender, slightly sweet, full of flavor – just melt in your mouth delicious!

And the entire day you’re cooking it, your house will smell so enticing! I was out shopping that day with a friend, but Chris was suffering at home all day.

The second I got home, my mouth started watering and he was ready to devour it!

And well the waiting was well worth it, it was exquisite!

It was extremely easy to make, just throw a few ingredients in the crock pot and call it a day!

Root Beer BBQ Pork Sliders

Makes 12 sliders

Ingredients:

  • 2 to 2 1/2 lb pork tenderloin
  • 2 cup BBQ sauce, divided use
  • 1 (6oz) can tomato paste
  • 1 (12oz) can root beer
  • 1 tsp Worceshire sauce
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • slider buns and provolone cheese for serving

Directions:

In your slow cooker/crockpot, add the pork. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of BBQ, tomato paste, root beer, Worceshire, liquid smoke, sugar, salt and garlic powder. Top the pork with the root beer/bbq mixture. Cook on low for 6-7hrs or until the pork is fork tender. Transfer the pork to a plate and shred with two forks. Discard the root beer liquid, add the shredded pork back to the slow cooker and top with the remaining 1 cup of BBQ sauce. Cook on high for 10 mins or until the BBQ sauce gets warmed up. Serve with slider buns and provolone cheese.

Slow Cooked Chicken Fajitas

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Cinco de Mayo is this weekend so why not make some fajitas? Or should I say how about you let your crockpot do all the work and you just enjoy it :)

I love slow cooked meals! The convenience of going to work and coming home to a cooked meal where I don’t have to lift a finger definitely appeals to me. Next time you go grocery shopping, you should consider getting slow cooker liners they are super cheap and totally worth not having to wash the crockpot!

These fajitas are soo good! They only need a couple of ingredients and are verry flavorful :) Served with your favorite toppings, it makes for an easy and delicious meal :)

Here’s how to make them:

Place your sliced chicken, red pepper and onions in the crock pot :)

 

Now mix together all the spices :) This makes for a yummy spicy chicken!

Pour the spiness all over your chicken

 

Stir to combine. Cover. Turn the know to low and you are all done! Finished! Wasn’t that super easy :) Now walk away, go to work and in about 7 to 8 hrs your meals is done!

Now set up a little buffet with all your sides and warm tortillas and go to town :)

OOHH yes! Extremely juicy, tender and spicy! :)

 Now for the toppings I wanted some Spanish/Mexican Rice, refried beans, tomatoes and lots of cheese :) oh and sour cream, but that doesn’t make for a pretty picture lol! Overfill your fajita so you can’t wrap it and you make a big mess, but you don’t care coz it’s soo goood :)

Slow Cooked Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:

  • 1lb chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 whole onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • pepper to taste
  • a couple of dashes Worchestire sauce
  • Serve with tortillas
  • Toppings: salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, refried beans, spanish rice, guac (yuk), or whatever you want!

Directions: Place the chicken, red bell pepper and onions in your crockpot. In a small bowl, whisk together the salsa, oil, cornstarch and the remaining spices and pour in the crockpot. Stir everything to combine. Cover and cook on low for 7hrs. Serve with tortillas and toppings of choice :)

Notes: I love to put the peppers and onions in the beginning because I like my veggies very extremely soft, and I love how to break down, but if you prefer you can add them towards the end of cooking time. It’s up to you!

Slightly adapted from: heathersdish