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Rosemary Thyme Slow Cooker Chicken, White Bean & Vegetable Stew

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Some days call for a simple supper—something warm and nourishing that makes good use of what we already have. 💛

My slow cooker is the most-used piece of cooking equipment in my kitchen, and this cozy stew is another reason why! Tender chicken, creamy white beans, and Great Value frozen mixed vegetables come together in an herb-seasoned broth. It’s an affordable family meal made without cream, butter, or canned cream soup.

🌿 RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker Chicken, White Bean & Vegetable Stew

Makes approximately 4 servings

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fully thawed
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Swanson Unsalted Chicken Broth
• 1 can (15–15.5 ounces) no-salt-added cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups Great Value Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• A squeeze of fresh lemon juice, optional

👩‍🍳 Directions

Place the chopped onion and garlic in the slow cooker. Arrange the thawed chicken breasts on top.
Pour in the unsalted chicken broth. Sprinkle with thyme, crushed rosemary, and black pepper.
Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 4–5 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Begin checking around 3 hours if your chicken breasts are small, as slow cookers vary.
Remove the cooked chicken and cut or shred into bite-size pieces. Cover and refrigerate while the vegetables cook.
Stir the drained beans and frozen mixed vegetables into the broth. Cover and cook on HIGH for approximately 30–60 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the stew is hot throughout.
Return the chicken to the slow cooker and heat through to 165°F. For a slightly thicker broth, mash a few of the beans against the side of the pot. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.

🌿 Helpful Kitchen Notes

• Choose chicken without an added salt solution, along with unsalted broth and no-salt-added beans, to help keep sodium down.

• For a heartier stew that stretches a little farther, add a second can of drained, rinsed white beans. Mash some before stirring them in for extra body without cream.

• The chicken and beans provide protein, while the mixed vegetables add color and variety—all in one comforting bowl.

💛 A little RosemaryThyme thought

A good supper doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Sometimes caring for our families looks like using what’s in the freezer, putting a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker, and letting that be enough.

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🌿 ROSEMARY THYME CREAMY SMOKED PAPRIKA CHICKEN Slow Cooker Sunday Supper

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On a cloudy, cool fall Sunday, there’s something comforting about knowing dinner is gently cooking while you enjoy the day. 🍂🏡

My slow cooker gets more use than any other piece of cooking equipment in my home! I love slow cooker recipes, and I especially enjoy adapting recipes for it. For a busy lifestyle, it’s perfect—and for a slower, retired lifestyle, it’s perfect, too. There’s something lovely about doing a little preparation early and sitting down to a warm, homemade meal later.

This creamy smoked paprika chicken is just that kind of supper: tender chicken breasts in a savory, smoky sauce, finished with Daisy Light Sour Cream and spooned over Essenhaus Homestyle Wide Egg Noodles. Simple, cozy comfort for a Sunday at home. 💛

🌿 ROSEMARYTHYME CREAMY SMOKED PAPRIKA CHICKEN
Slow Cooker Sunday Supper

Serves: 4–6
Cook time: Approximately 3–4 hours on LOW, plus time to finish the sauce

🛒 INGREDIENTS

• 1½–2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, without an added salt or broth solution when possible
• ¾ cup Swanson Unsalted Chicken Broth
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon Great Value Onion Powder
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
• ¾ cup Daisy Light Sour Cream
• 8–12 ounces Essenhaus Homestyle Wide Egg Noodles
• Chopped fresh parsley or chives, for serving

🥄 DIRECTIONS

Place the chopped onion and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the chicken breasts on top in as even a layer as possible.
Stir together the unsalted chicken broth, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 3–4 hours. Begin checking smaller chicken breasts around 2½ hours. The chicken is done when the thickest part reaches 165°F.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover. Stir the cornstarch and cold water mixture, then stir it into the cooking juices. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 10–15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Meanwhile, cook the Essenhaus noodles according to the package directions, omitting salt from the cooking water. Drain.
Turn the slow cooker to WARM. Place the Daisy Light Sour Cream in a small bowl and gradually stir in several spoonfuls of warm sauce. Gently stir this mixture back into the slow cooker until smooth. Do not allow the sauce to boil after adding the sour cream.
Return the chicken and any collected juices to the sauce. Serve whole or sliced over the warm egg noodles, with plenty of creamy sauce and a sprinkle of parsley or chives.

🌿 HELPFUL KITCHEN NOTES

• Unsalted broth, individual seasonings, and chicken without an added salt solution help keep added sodium down. Check your ingredient labels if you’re watching sodium closely.

• Smoked paprika gives this sauce its cozy flavor. Start with 2 teaspoons; for a stronger smoky taste, add another ½ teaspoon before stirring in the sour cream.

• Chicken breasts can dry out if cooked too long, so check their temperature early. Slow cookers vary, and thicker breasts may take longer.

• Cook the noodles separately for the best texture, especially if you’re planning on leftovers.

• Serve with steamed green beans or roasted carrots for a lovely fall supper.

💛 A LITTLE ROSEMARYTHYME THOUGHT

A slower Sunday gives us a chance to appreciate the comforts right in front of us—a warm home, something good cooking, and the people gathered around our table. Thank God for those everyday blessings. They are often the ones we treasure most.

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🎃🌭 RosemaryThyme Annual Halloween Chili Dog Bar 🍂

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🎃🌭 RosemaryThyme Annual Halloween Chili Dog Bar 🍂

When my children were growing up, this was one of our favorite Halloween traditions! I would make my slow cooker chili early so we could have dinner before everyone headed out to trick-or-treat.

A warm meal before an evening of costumes and candy meant they weren’t coming home ravenous and wanting to make their entire supper out of Halloween candy. Well…that was the idea anyway! 😂🍬

I set out the hot dogs, buns, and little bowls of toppings so everyone could build a chili dog with everything they loved. It’s an easy, welcoming meal for a busy Halloween evening—and a tradition that still makes me smile. 💛

🌿 SLOW COOKER CHILI DOG BAR
Serves approximately 8, with extra chili

For the chili:

• 1 pound Walmart 93% lean ground beef
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) Great Value No Salt Added Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) Great Value No Salt Added Black Beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 medium Roma tomatoes, finely chopped, including their juices
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Hershey’s Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• A splash of water, only if needed

For the hot dogs:

• 8 Hebrew National hot dogs
• 8 Marketside brioche hot dog buns

For the topping bar:

• Finely diced onions
• Finely chopped Roma tomatoes
• Pickle relish
• Kraft reduced-fat shredded Mexican four-cheese blend
• Sour cream
• Mustard
• Chopped cooked bacon
• Corn chips
• Shredded lettuce

👩‍🍳 DIRECTIONS

Brown the beef. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess grease.
Fill the slow cooker. Add the cooked beef, drained beans, chopped Roma tomatoes and their juices, chili powder, cumin, oregano, turmeric, and cocoa. Stir well.
Let it simmer. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the tomatoes soften and the flavors come together. Slow cookers vary, so check occasionally. Add just a splash of water if needed—you want thick chili that stays on the hot dogs! Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.
Prepare the topping bar. Place each topping in its own small bowl. Keep the cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chopped vegetables refrigerated until serving time.
Cook the hot dogs. Shortly before dinner, cook the Hebrew National hot dogs in gently boiling water according to the package directions. Drain and place in the brioche buns.
Let everyone build their own! Spoon chili over each hot dog and invite everyone to add their favorite toppings. Keep the chili on the slow cooker’s WARM setting during serving.

🍅 A few RosemaryThyme tips

Roma tomatoes have a lovely, meaty texture for this chili. I also set out a separate bowl of finely chopped Romas for a fresh topping!

The little touch of cocoa adds depth to the chili without making it taste like chocolate.

For younger children—or anyone who prefers a milder chili—start with less chili powder and adjust to your family’s taste.

💛 A little RosemaryThyme thought

Sometimes the traditions our children remember most are the simple ones: a familiar supper, excitement around the table, and someone making sure their tummies were full before the adventure began. Those little moments become part of our family story.

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Rosemary Thyme Slow Cooker Pantry Minestrone

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Some of the most comforting meals begin with a look through the pantry. 🌿🥣

I had chicken broth, canned tomatoes, white beans, frozen mixed vegetables, and macaroni on hand—and thought, why not bring them together in a cozy pot of minestrone?

With rosemary, thyme, garlic, and a little fresh lemon at the end, these simple ingredients become a warm, colorful soup. Using no-salt-added pantry staples lets us build flavor with herbs while keeping added salt out of the pot.

🌿 ROSEMARYTHYME SLOW COOKER PANTRY MINESTRONE
No added salt • White beans & vegetables • A comforting pantry meal

Makes approximately 6 servings

🛒 INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups no-salt-added chicken broth, such as Swanson Unsalted Chicken Broth
• 1 can (14–15 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15–15.5 ounces) no-salt-added white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups plain frozen mixed vegetables, such as Great Value
• ½ cup dry elbow macaroni, such as Great Value
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, finely crushed
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
• 1–2 cups hot water, only as needed

Use your favorite no-salt-added tomatoes and white beans—cannellini or great northern beans work beautifully. Choose garlic and onion powders rather than garlic or onion salt.

🥣 DIRECTIONS

Add the chicken broth, tomatoes with their juices, drained white beans, frozen vegetables, olive oil, and all the dried seasonings to the slow cooker. Stir gently. Reserve the macaroni and lemon juice.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the vegetables are tender. Slow cookers vary, so begin checking at the earlier time.
Turn the slow cooker to HIGH. Stir in the dry macaroni, cover, and cook for approximately 20–30 minutes, checking at 15–20 minutes. Cook just until the pasta is tender.
If the soup becomes thicker than you like, stir in a little hot water until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice just before serving. Taste and add a little more lemon or black pepper if desired.

🌿 HELPFUL KITCHEN NOTES

• For the lowest sodium, check every label and choose plain frozen vegetables without sauce or seasoning. “No salt added” does not necessarily mean sodium-free; the finished soup’s sodium depends on the products used.

• Skip Parmesan and seasoning blends containing salt to keep the sodium down.

• For a slightly thicker broth, mash a few white beans before adding them to the slow cooker.

• Planning on leftovers? Cook the macaroni separately in unsalted water and add it to individual bowls. This keeps it from absorbing the broth as the soup sits.

• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Enjoy within 3–4 days, or freeze portions for another meal.

💛 A LITTLE ROSEMARYTHYME NOTE

A comforting homemade meal doesn’t always require a long shopping list. Sometimes it begins with what we already have—a few pantry staples, a handful of herbs, and a little care.

There is something lovely about turning those everyday ingredients into a warm meal to share around the table. 🌿🥣

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RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff

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A cozy supper doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. 🌿💛 This easy beef stroganoff starts with one pound of lean ground beef, adds mushrooms and a creamy sauce, and brings everyone to the table with a bowl of comforting egg noodles.

RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff

Serves: 4–6
Prep: About 20 minutes
Slow cooker: LOW for 3–4 hours, plus finishing time

Ingredients

1 pound organic 93% lean ground beef from Walmart
1 medium yellow onion, diced
8 ounces fresh white mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil, if needed for sautéing
2 cups unsalted beef broth
1 teaspoon Great Value dried thyme
½ teaspoon Great Value paprika
½ teaspoon Great Value ground black pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried chives
2 tablespoons Great Value cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
4 ounces Great Value Neufchâtel cheese, softened and cubed
½ cup Daisy light sour cream
8 ounces Great Value wide egg noodles
Optional: fresh parsley for serving

Directions

Brown the beef. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, until fully cooked. Drain if needed and transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker.
Soften the vegetables. In the same skillet, cook the onion and mushrooms for about 6–8 minutes, adding the olive oil if needed. Stir in the garlic for the final 30 seconds. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Let it simmer. Add the broth, thyme, paprika, pepper, and chives. Stir, cover, and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours.
Thicken the sauce. Mix the cornstarch with the cold water until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15–20 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken.
Cook the noodles. Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until just tender. Drain.
Make it creamy. Stir the softened Neufchâtel cheese into the hot beef mixture until smooth. Turn off the slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with a few spoonfuls of warm sauce, then gently stir it into the pot.
Bring it together. Fold in the cooked noodles and serve promptly. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Helpful Notes

• Cooking the noodles separately helps keep them tender and prevents them from absorbing all the sauce.

• For a thinner sauce, stir in a splash of warm broth.

• Frozen sliced mushrooms can replace fresh; sauté until the excess liquid evaporates.

• Onion, garlic, and mushrooms may be omitted to suit your household.

• Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use within 3–4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.

A little RosemaryThyme note 🌿

One package of ground beef, a few everyday ingredients, and a little help from the slow cooker—that’s my kind of family supper. Serve with green beans or a simple salad and enjoy a peaceful meal together.

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Rosemary Thyme Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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There’s something so comforting about a cozy slow cooker dinner on a chilly fall day. 🍂💛 And when it’s Taco Tuesday, why not bring a little Mexican-inspired flavor to the table?

Zach absolutely loves Mexican food—it’s one of his favorite choices whenever we go out to eat! I love making dinners at home that satisfy that craving while giving us the warmth and ease of a slow cooker meal.

This chicken enchilada casserole brings together tender shredded chicken, black beans, sweet corn, soft tortillas, and melted cheese in a homemade tomato sauce. Add crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, green onions, and a little sour cream for a delicious finish! 🌮🍅

🌿 RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Makes approximately 6 servings
Use a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker

🛒 Ingredients

• 1½ pounds Perdue Harvestland Free Range boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) Great Value Organic No Salt Added Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) Hunt’s No Salt Added Tomato Paste
• ½ cup water
• 1 can (15 ounces) Great Value No Salt Added Black Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Great Value Frozen Sweet Corn
• 6 Mission Carb Balance soft taco flour tortillas, cut into short strips
• 1½ cups Kraft Reduced Fat Mexican Style Four Cheese, divided

🌶️ Seasonings

• 2 teaspoons chili powder, preferably a salt-free blend
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

🥬 Fresh Toppings

• Shredded iceberg lettuce
• Chopped cherry tomatoes
• Chopped green onions
• Daisy Light Sour Cream

👩‍🍳 Directions

Stir the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and seasonings together in the slow cooker.
Nestle the thawed chicken breasts into the sauce, spooning a little sauce over the top. Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours. Check early, as slow cookers and chicken thickness vary. The chicken must reach 165°F in its thickest part.
Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the cooker. Stir in the drained black beans and frozen corn. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 20–30 minutes, until hot throughout.
Gently fold in the tortilla strips and ¾ cup cheese. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup cheese over the top. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 15–25 minutes, just until the tortillas soften and the cheese melts.
Turn off the cooker and let the casserole settle for about 10 minutes. Spoon onto plates or into bowls and finish with your favorite fresh toppings.

📝 Recipe Notes

• Add the tortillas near the end to help keep them from becoming too soft. This is a cozy, scoopable casserole.
• The filling should be thick and saucy before adding the tortillas. Add a small splash of water only if needed.
• No-salt-added tomatoes and beans help reduce the sodium contributed by those ingredients. Tortillas and cheese still contain sodium, so I leave out additional salt.
• Adjust the chili powder to your family’s taste. Onion and garlic powders can be omitted if needed.
• Add lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and sour cream to individual servings so they stay fresh and crisp.

🌿 A little RosemaryThyme note

Some of my favorite family meals begin with someone’s favorite flavors. For Zach, that often means Mexican food! Bringing those flavors into a cozy fall dinner is one more way to make home feel welcoming—a warm meal, familiar faces, and time together around the table. 💛🏡

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🌿 RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

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On a chilly morning, there’s something so comforting about getting a pot of soup started and letting it simmer through the day. A little preparation in the morning, and the slow cooker takes over while you tend to things at home. 🍂🏡

This lasagna soup brings together a rich tomato broth, lean ground beef, tender noodles, and a creamy three-cheese topping. It stretches a pound of beef into six generous servings, making it a comforting, economical family meal. Using no-salt-added tomatoes and tomato paste, unsalted broth, and measured cheese portions helps keep the sodium lower, too! 💛

🌿 RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

Makes: 6 generous servings
Slow cooker: 6-quart
Cook: LOW 5–6 hours or HIGH 2½–3½ hours, plus noodle cooking time

🛒 Ingredients

For the soup:

• 1 pound Marketside Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, 93% lean
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Great Value Organic No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes, undrained
• ¼ cup Hunt’s No Salt Added Tomato Paste
• 6 cups Swanson Unsalted Beef Broth
• 2 teaspoons Great Value Organic dried basil
• 1½ teaspoons Great Value Organic dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon Great Value Organic dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon Great Value Organic ground black pepper
• 1 Great Value Organic bay leaf, optional
• 6 ounces Great Value regular lasagna noodles, broken into bite-size pieces
• Up to 1 cup hot water, as needed

For the three-cheese topping:

• ¾ cup Great Value ricotta cheese
• ¾ cup Great Value shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella
• 2 tablespoons Great Value grated Parmesan
• ½ teaspoon Great Value Organic dried basil

👩‍🍳 Directions

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain excess fat.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add a splash of the measured broth and stir to loosen the flavorful browned bits.
Transfer to the slow cooker. Add the remaining broth, undrained tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme, pepper, and optional bay leaf. Stir, cover, and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3½ hours.
Remove the bay leaf. Gently mash some of the tomatoes if you prefer a smoother broth.
Near serving time, turn the cooker to HIGH and stir in the broken, uncooked lasagna noodles. Press them beneath the broth and cover. Begin checking after 20 minutes; they may take 30–45 minutes or longer, depending on your cooker. Stir once during cooking and cook just until tender. Add hot water as needed for a soup consistency.
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and remaining ½ teaspoon basil.
Ladle the soup into six bowls. Divide the cheese mixture evenly among them, about ¼ cup per bowl. Let it soften in the hot soup, then gently swirl it through. Enjoy! 🥣

📝 Recipe Notes

• Planning on leftovers? Cook the noodles separately in unsalted water according to the package directions. Add them to individual bowls and store the remaining noodles separately so they don’t soak up the broth.

• Unsalted chicken broth works well if you cannot find unsalted beef broth.

• Unsalted broth still contains some naturally occurring sodium. Check labels and keep the cheese portions measured to help control the sodium in each bowl.

• The soup base has no added onion or garlic, but packaged broth may contain them—check the ingredients if you avoid either.

🌿 A little RosemaryThyme note

Comforting meals don’t have to be complicated or expensive. A pound of lean beef, a few pantry staples, and a little help from the slow cooker can bring everyone to the table for something warm and satisfying. These are the kinds of meals I love having ready on a chilly evening. 💛🏡

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🌿 RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

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Many years ago, we tried white chicken chili for the very first time at a restaurant in Kimmswick, Missouri. It was so delicious that I came home determined to create my own version!

Over the years, this one has become a family favorite. We especially love using ground chicken—it gives each spoonful that hearty texture we enjoy in traditional ground beef chili. As soon as the weather turns cooler, this comforting meal finds its way back into our weekly lineup. There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of chili on a chilly evening! 💛🏡

🌿 RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Creamy white beans, ground chicken, sweet corn, and warm spices come together with a little Neufchâtel cream cheese and a bright squeeze of lime.

Makes approximately 6–8 servings
Slow cooker: 5–6 quarts

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon Great Value Olive Oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cans (15.5 ounces each) Goya Organic Lower Sodium Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed well
• 1½ cups Great Value Frozen Sweet Corn
• 1 can (4 ounces) mild diced green chiles, undrained
• 1 carton (32 ounces) Swanson Unsalted Chicken Broth
• 2 teaspoons Great Value Organic Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Great Value Organic Dried Oregano
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper, or black pepper if preferred
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro, optional
• 4 ounces Neufchâtel cream cheese, softened and cubed
• Juice of ½ lime

🥣 Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and onion. Cook, breaking the chicken into small crumbles, until the chicken is fully cooked to 165°F and the onion has softened. Stir in the garlic, cumin, oregano, and pepper; cook for another minute.
Drain and rinse the cannellini beans well. Set aside 1–1½ cups of the beans and mash with a fork or potato masher, adding a little of the measured broth to help them become creamy.
Transfer the chicken mixture to your slow cooker. Add the whole beans, mashed beans, frozen corn, green chiles, remaining broth, and dried cilantro, if using. Stir gently.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until hot throughout and the flavors have blended.
During the last 20–30 minutes, turn the slow cooker to LOW and add the softened, cubed Neufchâtel cream cheese. For a smoother finish, whisk the cheese with a little hot broth from the pot in a separate bowl, then stir it back into the chili. Cover and let it blend, stirring occasionally until smooth.
Stir in the juice of ½ lime right before serving. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired, then ladle into bowls and enjoy!

🌿 Recipe Notes

• Mashing some of the beans gives the chili creamy thickness without flour or heavy cream.

• Lower-sodium beans, a thorough rinse, and unsalted broth help keep the sodium lower. The beans, green chiles, and cheese still contribute some salt, so taste before adding any extra.

• Prefer a thinner chili? Stir in a little additional unsalted broth. For a thicker chili, mash a few more beans.

• Optional toppings include chopped cilantro, avocado, or a small spoonful of plain Greek yogurt.

• Refrigerate leftovers promptly in shallow containers and enjoy within 3–4 days. Reheat individual portions gently, adding a splash of broth if needed.

💛 A little RosemaryThyme note

Some of our favorite family recipes begin with a meal we enjoyed somewhere else, then become our own over the years. This chili is one of those recipes for us—warm, comforting, and always welcome when the cooler days return.

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🌿 Rosemary Thyme Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

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Friday nights are a little sweeter when supper is warm, comforting, and full of flavors the family loves. 💛🍕

We love this pizza version of pasta casserole! Tender rigatoni, ground beef and chicken, a smooth homemade tomato sauce, and melted Imo’s Provel cheese make such a cozy meal. Finishing it in the crockpot makes serving convenient—a delicious way to welcome the weekend.

🌿 RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

Serves: 8–10
Slow cooker: 6-quart
Slow cooker time: Approximately 1–2 hours on LOW

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 box (16 ounces) Barilla Rigatoni
• 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Great Value Organic No Salt Added Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) Hunt’s No Salt Added Tomato Paste
• 2 teaspoons Great Value Organic Italian Seasoning
• ½ cup water, plus more as needed
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, optional
• 12 ounces Imo’s Provel cheese, shredded and divided

🍲 Directions

Add the undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, water, and optional black pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and ground chicken, breaking them into small pieces, until fully cooked. The meat mixture should reach 165°F. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir the smooth tomato sauce into the cooked meat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if needed to keep the sauce slightly loose.
Cook the rigatoni according to the package’s al dente directions. Drain, then stir into the hot meat and sauce mixture.
Lightly grease the crockpot insert. Add half the rigatoni and meat sauce mixture, then sprinkle with half the Provel cheese. Repeat with the remaining pasta mixture and cheese.
Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 1–2 hours, just until hot throughout and the cheese is melted. Begin checking after 1 hour and serve promptly for the best pasta texture.

📝 Recipe Notes

• Assemble with freshly cooked, hot ingredients. The crockpot provides a gentle finish for the casserole.
• Cooking the rigatoni al dente helps it hold its shape during the slow cooker finish.
• Provel adds that familiar St. Louis pizza flavor! Taste the meat sauce before adding any salt, since the cheese contributes salt of its own.
• If making ahead and refrigerating, reheat to 165°F in the oven or microwave before transferring to the crockpot for holding.

🌿 A little RosemaryThyme note

There’s something comforting about gathering around a simple Friday night supper. A warm plate of pizza casserole, a little conversation, and the weekend ahead—sometimes those everyday moments are the ones we treasure most. 💛🏡

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Rosemary Thyme Homestyle Potato & Corn Chowder

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When fall arrived, there were always certain meals my family looked forward to—favorites we didn’t usually have during the warmer months. This potato and corn chowder is definitely one of them. 🍂

I’ve made it for decades, and it’s such a filling, comforting meal on a chilly night. I blend some of the softened potatoes to make a creamy base while leaving plenty of tender chunks, then add the sweet corn. A little milk, crisp bacon, and chives finish it beautifully.

🌿 RosemaryThyme Homestyle Potato & Corn Chowder

Makes about 8 servings

Ingredients
• 3 pounds Walmart organic red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 1 carton (32 ounces) Swanson Unsalted Chicken Broth
• Water as needed to barely cover the potatoes
• 4 cups Great Value Frozen Sweet Corn
• 2 teaspoons RosemaryThyme seasoning blend—our blend of onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary, made with Great Value Organic spices
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• ½–1 cup fat-free evaporated milk or fat-free half-and-half, optional
• 6 slices Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon, crisped according to package directions and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon dried chives, or to taste

Directions

Place the potatoes, chicken broth, RosemaryThyme seasoning blend, and black pepper in a large soup pot. Add just enough water to barely cover the potatoes.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer, partially covered, for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
Remove the pot from the heat. Keeping the immersion blender head fully submerged, blend in short bursts to create a creamy base while leaving some potato chunks. You can also set aside a few scoops of potatoes before blending, then return them to the pot.
Stir in the frozen corn. Return to a gentle simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and heated through.
For a creamier chowder, stir in ½ cup fat-free evaporated milk or half-and-half, adding more if desired. Add the dried chives and warm gently for another 2–3 minutes. Avoid a rolling boil after adding the milk.
Stir in the crisp bacon just before serving, or sprinkle it over each bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Recipe notes
🌿 Leave the potato skins on for a rustic chowder, or peel them if you prefer.
🌿 The blended potatoes provide the thickening, so there’s no need for flour or heavy cream.
🌿 Taste before adding salt—the bacon brings its own salty flavor.
🌿 If the chowder thickens as it sits, add a splash of unsalted broth, water, or milk when reheating.

A little RosemaryThyme note 💛
Sometimes the changing seasons bring us back to the simplest family traditions. A warm pot of chowder, familiar flavors, and everyone gathered for supper—that’s a little bit of home worth looking forward to.

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Helene 😊
Rosemary Thyme 🌿
Fall In Love With Home Again 💛🏡
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