20 Slow Cooker Comfort Foods for Sick Days
Updated on January 22, 2018 by Jenny Potter, Food Network, http://www.foodnetwork.ca/comf...eef-stew-slow-cooker
When you're sick, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. You are tired, sniffling and left wondering what the best food to eat when a cold or the flu strikes. Our solution is to just plug in your slow cooker, toss in your ingredients and let it do all the work for you! Cozy up on the couch with one of these satisfying crockpot recipes like slow cooker chicken soup, creamy oatmeal and more.
No one feels like cooking when they're battling a cold, which is why this recipe is perfect for those days when you're feeling under the weather. Let your slow cooker do all the hard work, while you rest and wait for a warm and comforting bowl of goodness.
Let your slow cooker whip up this creamy, coconut milk and blueberry oatmeal (that's vegan-friendly, by the way) so you can enjoy a no-fuss morning.
You canât get much simpler than this beef and barley stew. Toss onions, celery, potatoes, carrots, beef, herbs, spices and beef stock into your slow cooker, and come home to a mouthwatering, filling dinner.
This simple, slow cooked sauce showcases tomatoes in three tasty ways. Crushed tomatoes make the bulk of this heavenly sauce, while tomato paste packs a flavourful punch, and sun-dried tomatoes lend a touch of sweetness.
Wholesome whole grains like farro and steel cut oats mix with wild rice for a textured take on classic oatmeal. Make the morning easy by cooking it overnight, and skip the optional dash of eggnog for a healthier breakfast.
Let your slow cooker work its magic by turning simple ingredients like chicken, veggies, beans and spices into a piping hot dinner full of Mexican-inspired flavour. Top with crunchy tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream, and enjoy a no-fuss dinner.
Itâs all in the name with this recipe. After a quick sautÃĐ of the vegetables and ground beef, this flavour-packed chili mingles and mellows for a low and slow cook in your slow cooker. With beans, beef, tomatoes, peppers and more, youâll be eating well for days after whipping up a batch.
Turkey gets a Moroccan makeover with a slow cooker stew that channels the spice route. This stew is a complete meal, with root vegetables, squash and chickpeas, all working together for a tasty, travel-inspiring feast.
When you want something tasty, easy to prepare and ready to eat at the end of a long work day, this chicken chili recipe is your ticket.
This satisfying dish is great for cold-weather nights, but can be enjoyed year round. Serve with some crusty bread for dipping and dinner is sure to be a hit!
There's something about cold weather that begs for a batch of split pea soup, and this simple one-pot version will fulfill all your cravings.
A hearty dish that will satisfy your cravings for a home cooked meal that's both savoury and a little sweet. This bacon-filled version serves four, but feel free to double it to feed a crowd. Donât forget the crusty bread for dipping!
When beans and grains combine, they create a complete vegetarian protein with all the essential amino acids found in meat. The protein and fibre combo in this slow cooker soup helps to stabilize blood sugar, so after-dinner munchies will be a thing of the past.
Barley, steel-cut oats and cornmeal make the base of this deeply satisfying breakfast bowl that's topped with whatever suits your mood. Try dried fruit, nuts or shaved coconut.
Toss beans, sausage, ham, vegetables, stock and spices into the slow cooker and let this hearty meal cook itself.
Rotisserie chicken is at the heart of this great hands-off recipe you can make in the slow cooker (pop the ingredients in the cooker in the morning and dinner will be ready for you).
Chili really is a versatile recipe, and this white chicken chili from The Pioneer Woman is packed with bold flavours. Shredded chicken breast, green chiles and beans come together beautifully in a creamy sauce made with milk and masa.
When youâre hit with a sore throat, a warm and spice-filled drink is just what you need to soothe it. While tea and honey are great, this ginger and citrus-filled cocktail is a delicious addition to your sick-day menu. Skip the gin till youâre feeling better and keep this drink warm in the slow cooker all day.