Crockpot Chicken

This Crockpot Chicken has a few simple ingredients:

• Whole Chicken (2-4lbs.)
• Your Choice of Seasonings
• Vegetables of your Choice

     Place a thawed whole chicken in a large sized crockpot.  Fill the water level in the crockpot leaving the top of the chicken exposed.  Be sure to remove any gizzards or internals from the chicken.  Leaving the internals and chicken neck inside might cause a problem later when the chicken is cooked (not to mention they taste gross).  Season the chicken to your taste, but I prefer to put Thyme, Salt, Pepper, and Mrs. Dash.  Feel free to add any other poultry seasonings that you like.  Cook the chicken for 6-8 hours on the "high" setting.  Be careful when removing, as it will be very hot.  Be sure to use a strainer spoon to get the remnants of chicken that remain in the cooker.  The chicken will be so tender that it falls off the bone.

Tomato Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

One box of Penne Rigate Pasta (16 Ounce Box)
One Can of sliced carrots
One can of mixed vegatables
One can of Whole peeled tomatoes

Directions

      Mix all ingredients into a large boiling pot. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to medium heat. Let the mix simmer on medium heat for approx 10-20 minutes. Add seasoning to taste. Some suggested seasonings include seasoned salt, celery salt, powder chile, salt, and pepper.
      Makes approx 3 quarts of soup that can feed your family. You can refrigerate any leftovers and heat up for lunch or dinner. Also, breads and crackers go well with this soup.


Cost: $4 or less. Will go a long ways for a family on a food budget.