Slow Cooker Chunky Chicken Chili I've already rated this previously, but wanted to post again to answer a question in the reviews. I disagree with the previous reviewer that says to thaw the chicken. I NEVER thaw meat before putting it in the slow cooker, which is much of the appeal of cooking that way, and I always have delicious, succulent meat at the end of the day. I guess it's personal preference, but I wanted to put it out there that you definitely to HAVE to thaw the meat, especially in this recipe. Hope this helps!

Beefy Italian Ramen Skillet I only modified the recipe a bit by adding chopped onions and green bell pepper while browning the beef/pepperoni. Also included both seasoning packets--can't imagine how bland it would have been without them both. Personally, I loved it and so did the kids, though the husband said it could have had more "kick". When I make it again, which I most certainly will, I'll probably add a little basil or italian seasoning while the meat is cooking. However, for the price of the entire meal and the complete ease it was to prepare, I'm giving it 5 stars as is!

Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup My picky family LOVED this meal. Several reviewers commented on the cooking time being too long, so I just threw the meatballs in the crock still frozen and found 8 hrs on low/2 hrs on warm (how long I was gone for the day) to be perfect cooking time, no need to thaw them. I did't have any cannellini beans on hand, so I just used one can of kidney beans and a can of garbanzo beans, and I used two cans of tomatoes just because. It still turned out perfectly! I ate mine as a soup, but threw in some cooked rotini noodles to make it a little easer for the kids to eat. A new family fave!