The Chicken Experiment

Last week, as I mentioned, I tried an experiment in the crockpot. It worked out really well, and I'll definitely be making it again. My 2 year-old ate two helpings. And the best part? It was SO easy!

Amy's Crockpot Ranchero Chicken

2 cans Campbell's Creamy Ranchero Tomato Soup (found at Big Lots for $.90 a can)

1 lb. chicken breasts

1 bag frozen peppers & onions

Place chicken in the crockpot and cover with both cans of soup. Cook on low all day. About an hour before serving time, break the chicken up into bite-sized pieces and stir in the peppers & onions. Cook another hour or until peppers and onions are done.

Serve over top of cooked pasta.

Unfortunately, I have read that Campbell's is not going to make this soup any more. I read on the Campbell's site that you can substitute a can of tomato soup and a heaping spoonful of salsa in any recipe that used that soup.

Menu Plan Monday 8/11

It's just after 11pm on Monday, and I'm just now getting a few minutes to myself to sit down and sketch out a meal plan for the week. Does that tell you what kind of day it's been? ;)

SUNDAY: We had homemade steak fajitas with all the fixings.

MONDAY: We had Taco Bell.

TUESDAY: pork chops & stuffing casserole, steamed vegetables

WEDNESDAY: BBQ chicken breasts, our favorite macaroni & cheese with stewed tomatoes

THURSDAY: Italian roast in the crockpot with potatoes, green beans

FRIDAY: family favorite buffalo chicken wraps

If you've been here before, you know that's not as detailed as my usual plan, but hey... did I mention that it's already after 11pm? :)

Menu Plan Monday 8/4

These are all tried and true favorites this week, outside of today's experiment in the crockpot. ;) I'm trying to clean out the freezer and pantry.

• MONDAY: an experiment with chicken in my crockpot- if it works I'll blog the recipe later :)


• TUESDAY: Sausage Melts, potato wedges, cherry tomatoes


• WEDNESDAY: Mom's recipe for BBQ Ribs in Crockpot, mini ears of corn on the cob


• THURSDAY: Easy & Delicious Chicken in crockpot, over pasta, with green beans


• FRIDAY: Beef & Vegetables Stir-Fry

My Mom's BBQ Ribs

My mom's BBQ Ribs:
3-5 lbs boneless spare ribs
1 bottle favorite BBQ sauce (we like the spicy Kroger brand)
salt & pepper, to taste
Place ribs in crockpot, season to taste. Cook on low all day (do not add any liquids). About an hour before serving time, drain liquid that has accumulated, and pour in BBQ sauce.

This is my family's favorite way to have ribs-- so easy and tasty!