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I’ve had my eye on these little Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmers
I love leftovers as much as the next gal and will totally use this for that purpose. But sometimes I just get a little tired of the same meal yet again. Back when I was a cube dweller I would have loved to be able to have a hot delicious lunch without heading to the deli to spend $8 or having to use the breakroom microwave. Even for days at home it’s been fun to throw a few different things in and see how they come out! We’ve had some yummy lunches lately and I would love to share them with you!
This creamy chicken spaghetti was sooooo good! I made a couple of batches to try it out and my son snarfed down a crock full in about 3 seconds flat upon walking in the door from school. It is so easy to bring these ingredients along in your lunch box and then assemble them in the crock about an hour before lunch time. And SO worth it! Creamy Chicken Spaghetti for lunch? Your coworkers will be very jealous! (by the way, you should probably make sure there isn’t a rule against plugging stuff in at your desk before you try this out).
Let me know what you think! Leave me a comment or send me an email and let me know if you want more recipes for the lunch crock. I also made a buffalo chicken mac and cheese that was awesome and I would love to share it with you all.
- 2 oz spaghetti noodles broke into thirds
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped cooked chicken I used rotisserie, could use leftover also
- 1 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese I used a cheddar jack blend
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley totally optional, but it looks pretty!
- If you are taking this along in your lunch box then place all ingredients except spaghetti in a baggie or container to make it easy to assemble when ready to cook
- About one hour prior to lunch place all ingredients in lunch crock and give it a stir
After one hour carefully remove lid from crock and stir until combined. If noodles are soft it is ready!
THIS SOUNDS GREAT FOR SUPPER FOR ONE AS WELL! MANY THANKS FOR A GREAT IDEA.
For sure!!! And only one pot to clean up!!
What temperature do you set the crockpot? I am assuming High, but need clarification 🙂
This recipe is written specifically for the Slow Cooker Lunch Crock. It doesn’t have any temperature settings…so you just plug it in and go! 🙂 I hope you enjoy!
🙁 don’t have the lunch one. what do we do if we have a plain crockpot? Would love to try this recipe
I now have developed a full sized version of this recipe. I would love for you to check it out!
http://slowcookergourmet.net/2014/03/10/crockpot-creamy-cheesy-chicken-spaghetti/
Have regular crockpot too what’s a lunch 1 like the short time lots! send to e answer if can please.
Julie
There’s a link above to the lunch crock…. it’s specially made for warming up food so it’s a little different 🙂
OMG!!! I love my lunch crockpot. I keep it at work all the time. Several of us have them. I can’t wait to try this. It sounds wonderful. I can put a can of soup in my crock at 8 am and by 11:30, I have a hot delicious lunch that doesn’t taste that doesn’t taste that like a can of soup.
Isn’t it great to have a lunch option that doesn’t involve a microwave!!! Let me know how it turns out if you make it! I’m working on some more “recipes” for the lunch crock which I will hopefully post soon :).
what if you want to make a full size of this, do double or triple the ingredients??? and do you cook in on high or low for a full size crock?
This recipe was developed specifically for the lunch crock. But it would make a yummy dinner. I will have to start working on a recipe for the full size crock 🙂
I now have developed a full sized version of this recipe. I would love for you to check it out!
http://slowcookergourmet.net/2014/03/10/crockpot-creamy-cheesy-chicken-spaghetti/
Do you have more recipes for the lunch crock typed up? If so I’d love to hear what you’ve come up with!
look for more coming soon. I (finally) have some more in the works!!
I just bought the lunch crock for a job that I work in the summer. Am so looking forward to using it instead of having to order out or have a cold lunch. I love any kind of spaghetti so I am sure I will enjoy this. Signed up for your emails and would love to have more lunch crock recipes. Thanks so much!!!
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. I’ve had a lot of requests so I’m certainly working on testing/creating some more recipes for it 🙂
I just scored one of these little guys at Tuesday Morning for $12! I like the idea of reheating leftovers, but I love the idea of preparing actual food in it. There seem to be almost no lunch crock recipes out there, so you are definitely filling a need! I can’t wait to read More! Perhaps a macaroni and cheese or mini lasagna? 😉
I’m subscribing for sure!
Awesome deal! I’m sure hoping to have some more recipes for it soon! I love your ideas 🙂
I don’t eat meat but will modify this recipe with mushrooms (I always have sauteed mushrooms and peppers around). I love my lunch crock. Here are some things I’ve used it for: 1) scramble eggs, veggies and cheese. You can bring them to work in a jar, dump them in, and it will make an egg bake. Mine heats to 150-160 (I checked) which is totally safe. I also like a bag of instant grits, milk, a scrambled egg, and cheese. 2) layer a tortilla, beans, veggies, cheese. Cover and bake – easy mexican (pizza sauce, cheese, and veggies are good too!) 3) Dump in cold pasta, veggies, any sauce, and parmesan.
Because it’s like a low temp skillet,,,, 4) a Frozen veggie burger fits perfectly! Turn after a while. 5) Stacked english muffin roasted veggie cheese sandwiches (turn them over after a while, again).
Anyway, I LOVE this thing. It takes a while, but that’s ok. The only thing I haven’t tried to do is roast a potato! But I’d like to try. I would love to see other people’s ideas.
That’s awesome Sara!! You have so many great ideas… my lunch crock has been collecting dust the last few months but you have inspired me to get it cooking again 🙂
do you have other ideas for cooking in this 20oz crock pot??
Hi Brandi! Check out a couple other recipes here! A few more are in works 🙂
Love the lunch crock pot. Will be trying this recipe and yes I would love more recipes for the lunch crock pot
Hi Elva! Did you see the new one I posted today? And I have another, probably next week 🙂
Would love more recipes for the lunch crock!!
Hi Kristy! I should have more coming up! Did you see the rest of these on my site? http://slowcookergourmet.net/category/recipes/lunch/
I just got one and would love to find more recipes!
I have a few here but I will keep working to make more. There are a lot of people who like these little warmers!
Just bought a lunch crock, and went searching for recipes to make in it if I don’t have leftovers. I can’t believe after all these years your site is the only one I could find with actual recipes. Certainly going to give this one a try, because I have like 4 oz of fideo I’ve been looking at in the pantry for ages, but it’s not enough to make a dinner with, so it keeps getting skipped over. This will be great. Going to try some of suggestions in the comments of this & your other lunch crock recipes.
Awesome!! I haven’t worked on many recipes for it lately, but should!! I know there are a lot of people that use them!