Fast food and take out can get expensive, not to mention unhealthy. But what other meal options are there for busy college students with little culinary skills? Turns out, your mom and grandmother may have been on to something with the slow cooker, a gadget that’s been around for ages.
This appliance can be a game changer for the apartment dwelling student. You simply dump the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning before heading to class, and when you get home, you and your roommates can enjoy a hot and healthy meal. Here are a few of our favorites recipes so far!
So, get crockin’ -- you’ll wish you’d done so sooner!
1. Buffalo Chicken Sliders
This recipe only requires a few ingredients. Munch on some celery or add a salad to make sure you also get your veggies.
2. Chicken Parmesan Pasta
While this recipe will also require you to boil pasta noodles, it’s a quick and easy Italian fix. Add a bagged Caesar salad to finish out the meal.
3. Honey Sriracha Chicken
This is one of my favorite recipes. You can also steam broccoli in the microwave and stir in at the end.
4. French Dip Sandwiches
Buy an inexpensive lean cut of beef for this recipe. Open a can of green beans and you’ve got yourself a great meal.
5. Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos
Need a Tex-Mex fix? This recipe for taquitos hits the spot. Add some fresh salsa a guacamole to get your veggies.