This crockpot lasagna is cheesy, saucy and loaded with layers of tender noodles, beef and Italian sausage, cottage cheese and plenty of mozzarella. With about 20 minutes of prep and no need to boil the noodles first, you get all the layers of a classic homemade lasagna without hovering over a pot of pasta or heating up the oven.

And YES, you really can put the noodles in uncooked! They soften right in the sauce as the lasagna slowly cooks, which is exactly why this has become one of my favorite ways to make lasagna.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Ground Beef: Adds hearty, beefy flavor to the meat sauce. We combine it with Italian sausage so neither one overpowers the lasagna.
• Italian Sausage: The easiest way to add loads of flavor without measuring a bunch of extra seasonings. Mild or hot Italian sausage will both work.
• Yellow Onion: Mince it fairly small so it melts into the meat sauce as it cooks.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic adds another layer of savory flavor to the sauce.
• Marinara Sauce: This is one place where using a really good jarred sauce makes a difference. We love Rao’s, but use your favorite marinara or Bolognese sauce.
• Heavy Cream: Just a splash rounds out the acidity of the tomato sauce and makes it a little richer. It’s optional, so feel free to leave it out.
• Lemon Juice: It might sound unexpected, but a little squeeze brightens the rich meat and cheese layers.
• Cottage Cheese: Creates the creamy cheese layer in place of traditional ricotta. We love the texture and mild flavor.
• Egg: Helps bind the cottage cheese mixture so the lasagna holds its layers better when sliced.
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan adds salty, nutty flavor to the cottag

This Mexican Grilled Chicken recipe is proof that simple and flavorful can absolutely coexist on the same plate! We are talking perfectly charred, juicy chicken with just the right amount of smoky spice and a bright squeeze of lime that makes every single bite taste incredible.

Throw it in tacos, pile it over a rice bowl, chop it up for a lunch salad, or use it however your heart desires! Get ready to make it on repeat all year long!

Okay, I’m going to be real with you for a second: this Mexican Grilled Chicken is one of those recipes that I almost didn’t post because it feels almost TOO simple. Like, is this even a recipe? Am I a fraud? People ask me all the time what we do for our taco nights because apparently our backyard smells amazing (honestly, fair), and when I tell them the secret, they always laugh because it is just… this. Three ingredients. A hot grill. Done.

But here’s the thing, simple doesn’t mean boring, and easy doesn’t mean flavorless. This Mexican Grilled Chicken is proof of that. On the craziest, most chaotic weeknights when I need dinner on the table FAST and pancakes-for-dinner just isn’t going to cut it, this is what saves us. 

The smokiness from the grill is the real secret here, friends. You could technically make this Mexican Grilled Chicken in the oven or in a pan, and yes, I’ll tell you how to do that too, but if you have a grill, please use it. That little bit of char and smoke makes everything taste like you actually tried, even when you very much did not.

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If you need a tasty dinner, be sure to try this cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole. We love family-friendly, easy, comfort food recipes that are a simple addition to our weeknight dinner rotation.

Ingredients For Chicken Taco Casserole

This chicken taco casserole recipe is full of bright flavors and melty cheese goodness! It’s an easy dish that is satisfying without being heavy. Here’s what you need:

Casserole Base

• Shredded Chicken: Adds hearty protein and makes the dish filling and satisfying. Rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe!
• Olive Oil: Helps sauté the aromatics and adds a light, rich base flavor.
• Onion: Builds depth and savory flavor as it cooks down.
• Chicken Broth: Cooks the rice while infusing the dish with flavor.
• Red Enchilada Sauce: Brings warmth, spice, and classic enchilada flavor throughout.
• Black Beans: Add texture, fiber, and a subtle earthy balance.
• Rotel Tomatoes & Green Chilies: Provide acidity, moisture, and a mild kick of heat.
• Long-Grain Rice: Absorbs all the flavors and gives the dish its comforting structure.
• Mexican-Blend Cheese: Melts into the dish for a creamy, cheesy finish.

Optional Toppings

• Sour Cream: Cools and balances the spices. Can swap for plain Greek yogurt.
• Sliced Jalapeños: Add fresh heat and crunch.
• Cilantro: Brightens the dish with fresh, herbal flavor.
• Salsa: Adds extra moisture and layered flavor.
• Tomatoes: Bring freshness and a juicy pop of acidity.

How to Make Chicken Taco Casserole

This Mexican chicken and rice casserole is an easy dinner made with simple ingredients and bold flavors. Everything bakes together in one dish for a meal that’s perfect for busy nights.

1. Preheat: Heat the oven to 350°F. See note below for stovetop directions for a faster meal.
2. Cook: Prepare the

5 Minute Easter Snack Mix [+Video]

Snack mixes are the easiest way to feed a crowd for any gathering. My kids love this Easter snack mix because of the little bunny snickerdoodle cookies in it and the candy. I love this snack mix because it comes together in 5 minutes and makes everyone happy!

This is a sweet snack mix with loads of spring colors. It is quick and tasty and disappears in our house in no time. Try these salty snacks to balance of the sweetness in this snack mix recipe: rosemary parmesan popcorn, best cheese ball, creamy artichoke dip, or the ranch slow cooker chex mix.

One of my absolute favorite holidays is Easter. I love the decorations, the food, the meaning behind everything, all of it!! As a kid I couldn’t wait to wake up and find Easter eggs hidden all over our house and oh how lucky we were if we got a giant chocolate bunny or those big Cadbury Eggs! 

Now I’ll be honest, I feel sick trying to eat those BIG Cadbury eggs, but man, those mini Cadbury eggs that are pure chocolate with a candy shell are irresistible! The best news is, no baking or cooking needed to make this treat!

What Goes into an Easter Snack Mix?

The beauty of a snack mix is that you can add anything that you want! Around the holidays, it is fun to find ingredients that really bring out the color of whatever holiday it is. This is Easter Snack Mix recipe is all about the beautiful bright pastel colors:

• Berry Cherrios
• Easter Pretzels (you could also make your own with the colors you want)
• Speckled Malt Eggs (I know a few people who don’t like malt…they are a wrong…but nonetheless, I saw they have speckled peanut butter m&m’s now which are delicious and will get you the same color)
• Annie’s Gluten Free Snickerdoodle Bunny Cookies
• Pastel Candy Corn
• Easter Caramel M&Ms
• Mini Marshmallows (I did just white because I already had some at home, but doing the multi-colored pack would be so fun)

How to Make this Snack Mix Recipe

There’s not much to make this recipe. You open all the bags of ingredients and pour them all in the large bowl. Stir everything together to combine, and then dig in! I like to serve it with some festive cups so people can snack from their own serving. It also makes a great gift for neighbors and friends or to put in Easter baskets.

Storing Snack Mix

This snack mix recipe can be stored for 4-6 weeks if it is kept in an air tight container.  The mini marshmallows and pretzels will get stale first, so we recommend keeping them separa

6 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Rice

This easy and delicious crockpot chicken and rice recipe is the perfect comfort food for a busy weeknight. Just set it and forget it for a warm and satisfying meal.

Throw everything in the crock pot and in a few hours you have a delicious, creamy tender chicken dish that can be served over rice, noodles, or potatoes!

Yup, this Crockpot Chicken and rice is the old classic you grew up eating. We will post the originally recipe of shredded chicken with a soup and cream cheese mixture and add the adaptations that we make.

This Crock Pot Chicken recipe is such a reader favorite that we are often looking to share new chicken recipes you can make in a crockpot. Sadly we sometimes forget about the old recipes so it was time to bring back the classic.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

My favorite thing about this recipe, except for dang good it tastes, is that it uses just 5 simple ingredients that I usually already have on hand. Check this list to see if you already have everything in house:

• Cream of Chicken Soup: You can use store bought or you can make your own. See section below for making it from scratch.
• Butter: I like to use unsalted butter so that I can better control the saltiness of the dish.
• Italian Dressing Seasoning Dry Mix: You can find this by the salad dressings by the other dressing packets.
• Chicken Breasts: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are what you are after. You can even throw them in frozen and it will work great.
• Cream Cheese: Full fat cream cheese provides the best flavor, but the less fat version works fine too. Avoid the fat free.
• Rice: You can make white rice, brown rice, pasta or mashed potatoes to serve with this creamy chicken.

The measurements for each ingredient is listed in the recipe card at the end of the post so keep scrolling for all the details.

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Rice

If you’re looking for the easiest dinner recipe ever, then you have come to the right spot. It is everything a crockpot recipe should be. The prep time is literally 2 minutes. Then start the slow cooker and walk away. Here are the steps:

1. Mix: Add cream of chicken, butter and Italian seasoning to the crockpot and mix together then place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
   • PRO TIP: Spray the inside of your crockpot with cooking spray before adding any ingredients too it and you’ll be happy when it comes to clean up time.
2. Cook: Set the slow cooker to cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-3 ½ hours.
3. Shred: Use two forks to shred the chicken then add the cream cheese.
4. Stir: Stir everything together until smooth. If it seems really thick, add a little milk or chicken broth