Easy Crockpot Dinner

 

Easy Crockpot Dinner

Ingredients:

• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 large block Velveeta cheese
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
• 1 box bowtie pasta
• 2.25 lbs ground beef
• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese

Instructions:

1. Brown the Beef:
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s fully browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.

2. Start the Crockpot:
   Add the cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes (with the juice), cubed Velveeta cheese, and cream cheese to your crockpot. Stir to combine.

3. Add the Meat:
   Mix in the cooked ground beef, stir everything well, then cover and cook on high for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally until smooth and creamy.

4. Cook the Pasta:
   While the crockpot mixture is cooking, boil the bowtie pasta in a large pot according to the package directions until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Before draining, save about a cup of pasta water.

5. Combine & Adjust:
   Once the crockpot mixture is fully melted and creamy, gently fold in the cooked pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water a little at a time until you get the consistency you like.

6. Serve & Enjoy:
   Dish it up hot and serve with your favorite sides or just as-is. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner!

Nutrition (per serving, serves 6–8):

• Calories: ~550
• Protein: ~28g
• Carbs: ~45g
• Fat: ~30g

Total Time:

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 1 hour 30 minutes