Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings (Lazy Way)

1 Tablespoon Butter

1 Can of Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

1 package/can of Refrigerated Biscuit Dough (I didn't have Biscuit but have Crescent)

1 Can of Mixed Veggies (drained)-- (Didn't have Mixed Veggies but had different can's I'll explain later)

1 tsp of Cumin (used Tony's)

Sprinkle of Cayenne Pepper (used Tony's)

1/2 tsp of Pepper

Pinch of Salt

1/2 tsp of Onion Powder

1-1/2 cup of Chicken Stock

Here is everything but the Butter. 

Now what your going to do it put everything in your Crockpot except your Biscuits/Cresents.

Now if your like me & only have multiple can's of veggies but no "mixed veggies", watch this! 

I threw 1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn, 1 Can of Sliced Carrots, & 1 Can of Green Beans into a bowl. Stirred & plopped 3-4 scoops of it into the crockpot. You can always add more if your into the veggie thing.

Next I threw in the Stock. The reciepe asked for a cup but with my crockpot I add a half cup more because it just looked really low with all the ingredients in it.

Finally I added everything else, and put the chicken in last. So it can soak everything from the bottom. I squished it down a bit just for it to settle.

Now your going to Cover & Cook on Low for 5-6 hours.

About 2 hours before serving tear up the biscuit/crescent dough & place it in there. Make sure your "dumplings are cooked all the way through.

And stir, & Enjoy!!

Stay Tuned!

Another yummy goodness is coming. Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings. I found this baby off of Pinterest last night & I was already thawing out some Chicken so this was perfect. I rushed into the kitchen to check to see if I had all the ingredients. When I came back to the bedroom Spencer looked at me weird, apparently he's never seen a woman run to the kitchen that fast to cook. LOL.

So in a few hours, I'll be plopping those lovely chickens in the pot. It's so easy I may not have to do a step-by-step but I will include pictures of what I'm using tho.

**Stay-Tuned**

Moving

Well it's almost official we will be getting out of the Army. Spencer got his papers back yesterday from Washington & soon we can find out the date. Yay!  I'm super excited. I went out earlier and bought some moving boxes. I don't know the exact date yet but it's always a good start to get it moving early. Plus with some of my procrastination doing this could help. So I went around the corner to the closest Storage facility. Yes, I know I can get boxes from Walmart, etc. but I needed tape & other stuff too so why not? So I pick up a Moving Kit.
$50 for this baby. I couldn't believe it. I know some of y'all may be thinking, "this is a bit to pricey". But think about it. --5 Small, 4 Medium, 2 Large, The tall box it comes with, 2 Rolls of Tape, 2 Rolls of Bubble Wrap (oh lordy it's tempting to pop some, lol), and a Marker. After everything adds up, it will cost a little bit more. Plus this will last me a while so I don't need to get boxes. 

So far, I've boxed up almost all of Hayden's stuffed animals in a Large box, taped a few other boxes I got saved over from my business from Avon, and boxed up, but didn't tape, most of Hayden's books he has looked at for a few months, plus a few other odds & ends laying around. Later I'll hit up my closet & take care of some of the boxes that are up on the shelves collecting dust.

Hmm Potatoes & Meat

Scalloped Potato Casserole

1lb Ground Beef

1-1/1 cup grated cheese

Salt & Pepper

1 Can of Cream of Chicken

1/2 Onion, finely chopped

2 Large Thinly Sliced Potatoes

1 cup of milk

3 Quart Casserole Dish

1. Brown beef (not cook) & onion

Drain

2. Place Beef in Casserole Dish. Cover with Cheese, Salt & Pepper

3. Place Potatoes Over Meat & Cheese

(Now if your like me & for some stupid reason CANNOT for anything thinly slice a potato correctly & have them looking like wedges, it will not mess up the dish)

4. Mix 1 cup of milk & soup in bowl/pan & pour over top. (Might help to heat up a bit, but if in hurry you can mix off to the side of the stove.)

 5. THEN! Bake at 350 for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.

Pull out & serve!

Enjoy!

Okay I have another yummy treat coming soon. Scalloped Potato Casserole. Maybe even some Vanilla Cupcakes. Stay Tuned for it. If it's not posted on the Home page make sure you check the It Smells Good In Here page.

Here's Another One lol

This is what we do when bored & it's raining.

$10 Meal!

I came across another recipe the other day so I tried it out yesterday. It can also be used as a Freezer Meal, which isn't hard & I'll tell you.

Chicken & Rice

1 Box of Wild Rice w/ Seasoning Packet (didn't have any so used a Rice Side "Chicken & Broccoli")

1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup

1 Can of Water (use one of the empty soup cans)

3-6 Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breasts (I used 3)

1. Mix together rice w/ seasonings, both soups, & water in a casserole dish. 

Mix well.  It will look like this.

Top with Chicken & season with salt & pepper if desired. 

 

Then bake for 1 hour @ 350 

Easy Right!!

 Family verdict, they loved it. Next time I may op. out the mushroom soup & do a double chicken soup. I wasn't a big fan of the mushrooms. 

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For Freezer Instructions:

Same instructions for Number 1. Pour into 8x8 freezer dish. Top with Chicken. Double wrap in foil, label, & freeze. 

Thaw & bake uncovered @ 350 for 1 hour.

 

I will try & find some more awesome Freezer Meals for ya.