My favorite crock pot recipes

 I am linking up today with Kelly's Korner blog to share two of my favorite crock pot recipes! I typically do not do these kind of blog posts, but I absolutely love my crock pot!! I discovered what a useful tool it is after having my daughter. Have you ever tired to make a meal with a baby on your hip or a toddler hanging on your leg? It just doesn't happen. 

My crock pot has made my life so much easier. I typically use it 2- 3x a week. In fact, I am using it today. 

That is a new recipe I am trying out for cheese ravioli. It smells delicious! I found this recipe at Crock Pot Girls website. 

I'd like to share with you two of my all time favorite crock pot recipes!!

Italian Beef

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups beef broth

1 cup water

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon onion salt

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 bay leaf

1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian style salad dressing mix

1 (2-5 pound) roast

Directions:

Combine all ingredients (except the roast) and whisk. Place the roast in the crock pot and pour mixture over. Cook on low for 10-12 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Remove bay leaf when done. Shred meat with a fork. Serve on rolls with provolone cheese. This recipe will not disappoint! I crave it. 

Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken

Ingredients:

1 pound (about 2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 (14 ounce) can petite or regular diced tomatoes, DRAINED

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. You can use more if you would like it spicier

Directions: 

Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. In a small bowl combine the tomatoes, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high 4-6 hours or on low 8-9 hours. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker and mix the chicken with the juices from the tomato/brown sugar sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with flour tortillas and toppings of choice. 

*If you would like your chicken a little runnier don't drain the tomatoes. I usually drain, because I like the chicken dry. This is a great recipe!