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Slow Cooker Monterey Chicken

June 8, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A slow cooker version of the amazing Monterey Chicken - BBQ sauce, bacon and fire roasted diced tomatoes make for the perfect sauce!  Watch and see how quick this meal is to put together - I recorded a livestream on Thursday morning with how to make Slow Cooker Monterey Chicken. Enjoy! Slow Cooker Monterey Chicken I love an easy slow cooker chicken meal … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Peach Chicken

June 2, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Slow Cooker Peach Chicken is a Sweet & Savory Delight! I love an easy slow cooker meal that calls for just a few ingredients and the end result is magical.  This recipe is just that - simple, every day ingredients that you likely already have in your fridge and pantry.  Enjoy!    Slow Cooker Peach Chicken I love an easy slow … [Read more...]

How to Cook Chicken Breasts in Bulk on Grill

April 24, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 35 Comments

Genius. This idea is completely and utterly genius.  Jen shared this idea with me not long ago. Therefore, Jen is a genius. I only wish I'd thought of it myself, so I too could be a genius. Like Jen. I'm all for batch cooking...do it all the time.  But batch grilling. Genius. It's just so smart. (Smart doesn't cut it. Genius it is.  I was trying to … [Read more...]

Lazy Chicken Tacos al Pastor

April 21, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Lazy Chicken Tacos al Pastor is an easy, crave-worthy dinner the whole family will love! I love an easy "dump ingredients into the slow cooker" kind of meals - especially those that are so flavorful, yet so simple to prepare!  Tacos al Pastor is traditionally made with pork and the marinated and cooked meat is shaved onto the tortilla and topped with pineapple, … [Read more...]

COPYCAT: Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches

March 27, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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How to Make Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches at Home + a Price Comparison and Breakdown I love me some Chick-Fil-A. Like a lot.  It's definitely our family's #1 fast food spot.  But as inflation has dragged on...and alllllll food costs have gone up... I'm looking for any way I can to save money on dinners for my family.  This is my latest "hack" -  Buy … [Read more...]

Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

January 9, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Lovely colors and even lovelier flavors in this easy sandwich for dinner idea!  How to Make Pesto Chicken Sandwiches Below is a photo tutorial of how to make these Pesto Chicken Sandwiches!  Cut the chicken into thin cutlets. Season and saute in olive oil until cooked through. Gather your ingredients and prep to assemble the … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos

April 14, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

This Slow Cooker Chicken + Uber Popular Dip Is a Match Made in Dinner Heaven I love this Spinach Artichoke Chicken so much. I made it again recently and thought...what other "dips" could I do with chicken in the slow cooker. Queso........DUHHHHHHHHH!  I adore queso.  It's mandatory lunch choice when we have team meetings.  And it gets demolished … [Read more...]

Chicken Nugget Slider Bake

February 7, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Grab and goooooo... Except don't go too fast.  These are a great dinner for "grab n go" nights...those nights when you're family is moving in 3 different directions. You could also drop the warm slider bake on the table and let everyone grab a few sliders for their plates.  Whatever kind of evening you've got going on, this yummy Chicken Nugget Slider Bake … [Read more...]

Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

October 4, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A magical combination of flavors and textures make for the perfect Fall Harvest Salad! I predict you will soon be as obsessed with this flavorful autumn salad as I am.  It strikes just the right balance of crunch and smooth plus sweet and salty.  I have a great list of topping ideas  AND...the maple mustard vinaigrette is super simple to make with … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta

September 27, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken with Pasta is a must try, easy weeknight dinner! Olive Garden dressing, as I'm sure you know, is quite delightful. It would likely be good on just about ANYTHING, but for this dish we are letting it slow cook with our chicken and some cheese. Super easy. Super delicious. MUST-MAKE ALERT: Add this to Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken to … [Read more...]

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