Hit me with your best Crock!

So it seems I have been dubbed the Crock Queen. That's name callin' I'm okay with. I'm going to try and share a crock recipe here on a regular basis. If it helps other people eat a healthier dinner than easy, fast take out, I'll do some extra typing. Often times, crocking takes only a little prep. Most of the time, prep is 5-10min. If you are cooking for more than 4, you may want to double the recipe. If you are cooking for 1-2, cut it in half. Enjoy! :)


This one is pretty simple. It's a Dump and Walk kinda prep. This is called:

Chipotle Chicken Casserole

You will need:

• 1lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
• 1tsp salt
• 1tsp ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 can(15oz) navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can(15oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can(14.5oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1.5cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Combine chicken, salt, cumin, bay leaf, chipotle pepper, onion, beans, tomatoes with juice, broth and orange juice in a 3.5 quart crock pot slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW for 7-8hrs or on HIGH for 3.5-4hrs. Remove bay leaf before serving. Garnish with cilantro.

Tips from me: I could not find Navy beans at the store. I added extra black beans. No one noticed. I also did not garnish the bowls. My family doesn't require garnish :). Do note that while this is called a casserole, it is more of a soup. For extra filler, I tossed in some 5min rice as I was prepping the bowls. Do NOT put rice in at the beginning.