Midwest Cooking

04/28/2026

04/08/2026

Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini 🌭🍝🧀
Hearty, zesty Italian sausage twist — the ultimate cozy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients 🛒
• 1 lb raw Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 (20-oz) package Rana Cheese Tortellini
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 stick butter
• 4 tsp minced garlic
• 1 packet Italian seasoning
• ½ cup grated Parmesan + extra for serving
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Quick Steps 👩‍🍳

1. Brown sausage lightly then add to slow cooker with butter, garlic, seasoning, broth & tomatoes 🌭

2. Cook on LOW 5–6 hours

3. Stir in tortellini, spinach & Parmesan — cook 20–30 more min until pasta is tender 🍝

4. Garnish with parsley & extra cheese — family favorite in minutes! 😋

04/08/2026

Homemade crunch wraps!! The spicy ranch is so good on it!! 🤤
All you need is
Ground beef
Large flour tortillas
Tostada shells
Lettuce
Tomato
Nacho cheese
Sour cream
Spicy ranch (that was my choice)

04/08/2026

Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos 🌮🐔🧀
Golden, crunchy, cheesy chicken tacos — weeknight favorite in 30 minutes!
Ingredients 🛒
• 8 Great Value flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 packet Great Value Taco Seasoning
• 1 can RO-TEL diced tomatoes & green chilies
• 1 can refried beans
• 1 cup Velveeta cheese dip
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Oil for frying
• Salsa, cilantro & lime wedges for serving
Quick Steps 👩‍🍳
1. Mix chicken, RO-TEL, beans & taco seasoning 🍗
2. Spread filling + Velveeta on tortillas, fold
3. Fry in hot oil until golden & crispy 🔥
4. Top with cheese, sour cream, salsa & lime — devour! 😋

04/08/2026

Creamy Bacon Ranch Chicken Rotini Bake 🥓🐔🧀
Loaded with ranch flavor, crispy bacon & melty cheese — the ultimate comfort casserole!

Ingredients 🛒
• 1 lb Barilla Rotini pasta
• 1 lb diced chicken breast
• 1 jar alfredo sauce
• ½ cup ranch dressing
• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• Garlic powder, salt & pepper

Quick Steps 👩‍🍳

1. Cook pasta & chicken, then mix with sauces & seasoning 🍝

2. Pour into baking dish & top with mozzarella

3. Bake at 375°F for 25 min until bubbly & golden 🔥

4. Finish with extra bacon & parsley — dinner is served! 😋

04/08/2026

"Hey everyone! So easy and soooo good! This one is a hit at my house, and the kids actually ate it!

Slow Cooker Creamy Meatball Ravioli Bake
What you need:
- 1 bag frozen meatballs
- 1 bag cheese ravioli
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

04/08/2026

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

Ingredients :

2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
2 cups elbow macaroni (or any short pasta you have)
1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar works great)
3 cups chicken broth (or water)
To taste: Salt and pepper

Instructions :

Combine ingredients: Dump the cooked chicken, macaroni, BBQ sauce, shredded cheese, chicken broth, salt, and pepper into your crockpot. Give it all a really good mix so everything is combined.

Slow cook: Cover the crockpot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours (or on HIGH for 2 hours).

Stir: Try to give the mixture a good stir halfway through the cooking time if you are able to, just to make sure nothing sticks to the edges.

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle a little extra shredded cheese over the top right before dishing it out. Serve hot!

Chef's Notes & Customizations

Veggie Boost: Want to add some greens? Toss in some frozen peas or chopped broccoli during the cooking process.
Time Saver: Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes preparing this meal incredibly quick, but any leftover or freshly cooked chicken works perfectly.

Serving Suggestions
Serve this hearty, comforting bowl with some warm, crusty garlic bread or a simple side salad to balance out the richness. Enjoy!

04/07/2026

🍯🍗 Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Sweet, sticky, garlicky perfection in one pan – better than takeout! Ready in 20 minutes. 😍

🛒 Ingredients (serves 4)
🐔 1 lb diced raw chicken breast
🍚 1 bag Minute Jasmine Rice
🥦 1 bag Great Value Broccoli Stir Fry vegetables
🍯 ½ cup Great Value Honey Garlic Stir Fry Sauce
🧄 1 tsp minced garlic (optional extra)
🥄 1 tbsp oil

📋 Steps
1. Cook jasmine rice according to package. Set aside. 🍚

2. Heat oil in skillet, add chicken and cook until golden. 🐔

3. Pour in honey garlic sauce, stir until chicken is glossy and coated. 🍯

4. Add frozen broccoli stir-fry veggies straight from the bag – cook 4-5 min until crisp-tender. 🥦

5. Serve over rice in bowls or meal-prep containers. Enjoy the sticky-sweet magic! ✨

04/07/2026

🥩🥔 Loaded Beefy Bacon Ranch Potato Skillet Burritos
Crispy bacon, seasoned beef & potatoes wrapped in melty cheese – skillet magic turned handheld! 🌯😋

🛒 Ingredients (serves 4)
🥩 1 lb ground beef
🥔 2 cups diced potatoes (cooked until golden)
🥓 6 slices bacon, chopped
🌯 4 large flour tortillas
🧀 2 cups shredded cheddar
🥛 ½ cup Hidden Valley Ranch dressing + extra for dipping
🌮 1 packet taco seasoning

📋 Steps

1. Cook bacon until crisp, remove. Brown beef with taco seasoning in same skillet. 🥩

2. Add potatoes back in, stir in ranch until everything is creamy & coated. 🥔

3. Warm tortillas, pile filling + extra cheese down the center, roll or fold tightly.

4. Toast in skillet until golden and crispy. Slice & serve with ranch dip – dinner done! ✨