3 drool-worthy herb and spice slow cooker recipes to try

Using a slow cooker for cooking is perfect for anyone looking to come home to a delicious home cooked meal. If you have a full-time job but still want to cook and eat healthy food, a slow cooker is just what you need. To make regular stews and soups healthier and tastier, make a habit of adding all-natural herbs and spices to your recipes. Get creative for more unique, drool-worthy meals!

Here are 3 herb and spice slow cooker recipes you should try now:

1. Chicken Crockpot Chili

What do you need:

• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 2 cups green sauce
• 2 cups of navy beans
• 1 3/4 cups corn kernels
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon green chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

In your slow cooker, combine the onion, diced tomatoes, salsa verde, navy beans, corn, chicken broth, chili peppers, oregano, and cumin. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined. Place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture. Toss to coat. Cook over low heat for 6-8 hours, until chicken flakes easily with a fork. When done, shred the chicken completely, return to the slow cooker, and stir. Serve hot.

2. Slow Cooker Herb Crusted Pork Roast

What do you need:

• 1/2 kg. pork roast (fat free)
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Combine the ginger, garlic powder, salt, celery salt, black pepper, mustard, basil, thyme, and oregano in a small bowl. On the fatty side of the roast, cut 1/4-inch deep cuts about 1 1/2-inch apart. Rub the herb mixture all over the roast, making sure it is completely covered. Place the meat in the slow cooker. For the wine, drizzle it with honey. Cook over high heat for 3-4 hours or until the pork roast is tender.

3. Onion and Celery Crockpot Stuffing

What do you need:

• 2 eggs beaten
• 12 cups white bread, cubed
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 cup of butter
• 2 cups of chopped onion
• 2 cups of chopped celery
• 1 cup of mushrooms
• 1/4 cup of chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the onion, celery, mushrooms, and parsley until tender. Place the vegetables in a large bowl, add the bread, salt, pepper, thyme, marjoram, sage, and poultry seasoning. Stir to mix the ingredients well. Add the broth and eggs. Transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook over high heat for 40-50 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and then cook for another 6-8 hours.

Try these slow cooker recipes with drool-worthy herbs and spices and enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal.