Are you moving soon? Well, whether it’s your first time or you’re a pro, moving day can be pretty hectic. Between packing up your belongings and getting everything into the truck, it’s easy to lose track of time and forget to eat. But if you want to keep your energy up and avoid feeling overwhelmed, it’s important to have some quick and easy recipes on hand.
These four dishes are perfect for a moving day lunch or dinner – they’re simple enough that anyone can make them, but satisfying enough that they’ll keep you going strong until the end of the move. The good news is these meals have 6 or less ingredients so they are not only easy, but budget friendly.
Potato Chowder
Ingredients
- 8 cups diced potatoes
- 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, optional
- Minced chives, optional
Directions
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Add cream cheese; stir until blended. Garnish with bacon and chives if desired.
Buffalo Pulled Chicken
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- Optional: Celery ribs or crusty sandwich buns, crumbled blue cheese, additional wing sauce and ranch salad dressing
Directions
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, mix wing sauce and dressing mix. Add chicken. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until meat is tender.
- Shred chicken with 2 forks. If desired, serve on celery or buns, top with blue cheese and additional wing sauce, and serve with ranch dressing.
Smoky Hash Brown Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 package (28 ounces) frozen O’Brien potatoes, thawed
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Grease a 3-qt. slow cooker with butter. Combine potatoes, soup, cheese, pepper and salt. Transfer to prepared slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours.
- Bake option: Preheat oven to 350°. Place potato mixture in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 45-55 minutes.
Root Beer Pulled Pork Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
- 1 can (12 ounces) root beer or cola
- 12 cups tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- Optional: Pico de gallo, chopped green onions and sliced jalapeno peppers
Directions
- In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine pork roast and root beer. Cook, covered, on low 8-9 hours, until meat is tender.
- Remove roast; cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; keep warm.
- To serve, drain pork. Layer tortilla chips with pork, cheese, tomatoes and optional toppings as desired. Serve immediately.
You can’t argue with the benefits of cooking your own food. With these recipes, you’ll have all the ingredients on hand to make some delicious meals for yourself and your crew without ordering takeout again!
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Sources: Taste of Home