Lazy Fried Rice in the Crock Pot

The time has come where I used a crock pot to make fried rice... of all things. I think I was desperate and hungry and well, truthfully, I really needed to do the dishes. Fried rice in a crock pot? Sure, why not. It's not the most exciting recipe to share, but for those who are always on the go, this is a great way to get dinner on the table without the wait. On the plus side, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken or bits and pieces of vegetables you have.

Lazy Fried Rice in the Crock Pot
recipe from crockpot 365

2-3 cups leftover rice
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 diced yellow onion
1 cup of fresh or frozen vegetable (i used a mix of carrot, green beans, corn and peas)
leftover meat (I had leftover rotisserie chicken)

Mix everything in the crock pot. Cook on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 3-4.

Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

Now and days I'm feeling too lazy to slave away in the kitchen, so any quick and simple meals are a plus in my book! I found this recipe over at The Creative MaMa and have been wanting to try it for quite some time now. There's only 3 ingredients used with a knife, 1 ingredient used with a can opener, 1 pot, 1 baking sheet, 1 casserole dish and arm strength. Easy peasy! The ending result is yummy in your tummy!

Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole
Original recipe from The Creative MaMa

2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
3 chicken thighs, cooked (i baked salt & peppered mine and baked at 375F for about 30 minutes)
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 green onions, sliced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
juice of 1 lime
2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
cilantro
sour cream

1) Cut up chicken into bite size pieces. Chop cilantro, slice green onions.
2) In a large bowl, combine rice, beans, corn, chipotle powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
3) Add the chicken, salsa, cilantro, green onions, and about half of the cheese. You want to save some for the top.
4) Mix Mix Mix and taste to see if you need more seasoning.
5) Press it into a casserole dish that you have sprayed with cooking spray.
6) Cover with remaining cheese.
7) Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 25 to 30 minutes.