Summer is a great time for crock pot recipes. It may be hot and humid outside, but you still need to make dinner for you and your family. You can't barbecue every day. The weather won't let you. Sandwiches and salads can be delicious, but sometimes you want a hearty meal at the end of the day. When I come home from work, I don't want to come home to a sandwich. I already had that at lunch time. Ordering out is nice every once in a while, but that can get expensive really quick, especially if you have a large family. With crock pot cooking however, you can make just about anything for dinner without heating up your whole house like your oven does. With that in mind, I present to you some easy summer crock pot recipes for you to try.
Barbecued Chicken and Vegetables
What you need:
• 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 c barbecue sauce
• 1/2 c water
• 4 medium potatoes, unpeeled and cut into eighths
• 8 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
What you do:
• Layer potatoes and carrots in the bottom of a 4-6 quart crock-pot. Layer chicken on top of veggies. Pour water into crock. Spread sauce over chicken with brush. Cook, covered, for 8 hours on low, or until chicken and veggies are tender.
Barbecued Chicken and Vegetables
What you need:
• 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 c barbecue sauce
• 1/2 c water
• 4 medium potatoes, unpeeled and cut into eighths
• 8 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
What you do:
• Layer potatoes and carrots in the bottom of a 4-6 quart crock-pot. Layer chicken on top of veggies. Pour water into crock. Spread sauce over chicken with brush. Cook, covered, for 8 hours on low, or until chicken and veggies are tender.