3 Drool-Worthy Herb and Spice Crockpot Recipes to Try

3 Drool-Worthy Herb and Spice Crockpot Recipes to Try

Using a crockpot for cooking is perfect for anyone who wants to come home to a delicious home-cooked meal. If you have a full-time job but still want to cook and eat healthily, a slow cooker is perfect for you. Make it a habit to add natural herbs and spices to your recipes to make common stews and soups healthier and more flavorful. Get creative for more unique and drool-worthy meals!

Here are 3 herb and spice crockpot recipes you need to try now:

1.Crockpot Chili Chicken

What you need:

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 cups diced tomatoes

• 2 cups green salsa

• 2 cups white beans

• 1 3/4 cups corn kernels

• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon green chili peppers

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

In your slow cooker, combine onion, diced tomatoes, green salsa, white beans, corn, chicken broth, chili peppers, oregano, and cumin. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed. Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture. Toss to coat. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until chicken easily shreds with a fork. When ready, shred the chicken completely, return to the slow cooker and stir. Serve warm.

2.Roast pork with herb crust

What you need:

• 1/2 kg. Roast pork (fat cut)

• 1/3 cup dry white wine

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Mix ginger, garlic powder, salt, celery salt, black pepper, mustard, basil thyme, and oregano in a small bowl. On the fat side of the roast, cut 1/4-inch-deep slits about 1 1/2 inches apart. Rub the herb mixture all over the roast, making sure it is completely covered. Place the meat on the slow cooker. Pour wine over top and drizzle with honey. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or until pork is tender.

3.Crockpot filling with onions and celery

What you need:

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 12 cups white bread, diced

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup butter

• 2 cups chopped onion

• 2 cups chopped celery

• 1 cup mushrooms

• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram

• 1 1/2 teaspoons sage

• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat and fry the onion, celery, mushrooms and parsley until tender. Place the vegetables in a large bowl and add the bread, salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, sage and poultry seasoning. Mix the ingredients well. Add broth and eggs. Transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook over high heat for 40-50 minutes. Reduce heat to low and then cook for another 6-8 hours.

Try these drool-worthy slow cooker herbs and spice recipes and enjoy a healthy and fulfilling meal.