Did you know that chicken is one of the easiest and most versatile proteins to make dinner with? This week, we’re doubling down with Southern Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs and Buffalo Chicken Sliders. If you’re thinking you could use these meal ideas for your Super Bowl Party too, why, yes you can!
Table of Contents
- This Week’s Secret To Success
- Swaps For Your Family
- Getting The Most From This Menu
- How I’m Setting My Table
- Monday Menu #327
- Dessert This Week
- Breakfast Made Easy
- Snack of the Week
- New To Monday Menu?
This Week’s Secret To Success
The “Sharing Strategy” is what makes this week’s family meals work so well!
- Both meals use chicken as the protein. You know what that means!
- This makes shopping a lot more doable.
- Buy a bulk package of boneless skinless chicken breasts to save a few bucks and have enough protein for both meals.
- Also, brussels sprouts, broccoli and sweet potatoes are in season this month, so they will be easy to find & should cost a little less than usual. Of course, if you’ve got a local farmer’s market that’s active in the winter, pick them up there!
Swaps For Your Family
- Not sure if your family will go for the Broccoli Slaw with Shredded Brussel Sprouts? Swap it out for a traditional, easy-to-make Southern Creamy Cole Slaw or Crispy Apple Slaw.
- Get a little adventurous and swap those sweet potato wedges with Parmesan Carrot Fries. (Carrots are in season too!)
- Not feeling chicken for every meal this week? Make sliders with this BBQ Pot Roast instead. It’s a slow cooker recipe, making your week super easy!
Getting The Most From This Menu
- Shred any leftover chicken thighs and serve them over the slaw (or any green salad) for a yummy lunch the next day.
- Cooking for 3 or less this week? Skip the sweet potato wedges and dipping sauce and serve leftover slaw and hash brown casserole with both meals.
- Have leftover snack crackers? They make great croutons for any salad and are delish when used to top soup!
- Any of these dinner, snack or dessert recipes (or combo of recipes) are great to bring to a Super Bowl Party. Use one menu for a weeknight meal, then use the other as your football party inspo!
How I’m Setting My Table
Tasty & convenient recipes are only half of any dinner equation!
Having a few things that you really love to set the table with is THE KEY to making meal time enjoyable and being able to invite others over stress free.
Here is what I am using for my Super Bowl table when we get together with friends this weekend!
- Round Silver Tray
- Small Plaid Cocktail Plates
- Camel/Gold Dinner Napkins by Hen House Linens (20% off with code SOUTHERNDISCOURSE)
- Long Silver Bowl with Handles
- Green Plaid Throw Blanket
- Football Appetizer Party Picks
- Football Kitchen Towels (football & ref stripes)
- 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
- Silver 3 Tiered Stand
- Navy & White Tablecloth (I use the 60x 120 size for my 6 ft folding table.)
- Wooden Football Trays
- 2 Galvanized Drink Tubs
Monday Menu #327
Meal Idea #1- BBQ Chicken Thighs in the Slow Cooker
Who can resist juicy, tender southern BBQ chicken thighs cooked with the ease of a slow cooker? Coated with a simple rub, then bathed in your favorite barbecue sauce with a few secret upgrades, these chicken thighs are fabulously saucy, fall-apart delicious and perfect for dinner when served with an easy hash brown casserole you can put together the night before and a really delish broccoli and brussels sprouts slaw!
Meal Idea #2- Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Shredded chicken, hot buffalo sauce, cool Ranch dressing & cream cheese on crisp Hawaiian sweet rolls make unforgettable Buffalo Chicken Sliders for an ideal game day snack or fun weeknight dinner! Serve them with Seasoned Sweet Potato Wedges and Smoky Campfire Sauce for a complete meal.
Dessert This Week
S’mores aren’t just for campfires anymore! Not since you’ve come across these No Bake S’mores Bars. Enjoy gooey, chocolatey S’mores indoors anytime of the year with this easy no bake recipe using Golden Grahams (or any honey grahams cereal), chocolate chunks and mini marshmallows.
Breakfast Made Easy
Triple Berry French Toast Muffins are like mini french toast casseroles baked in muffin cups! Loaded with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and a vanilla-y egg custard, these muffins are perfect for a french toast breakfast on-the-go!
Snack of the Week
This zesty little snack cracker recipe comes together so quickly & easily when you’re wanting something more than chips or nuts to munch. With a simple homemade Ranch seasoning mix using herbs & spices from your cabinet, a little olive oil & oyster crackers, you’ll be snacking on these Dill Ranch Snack Crackers in no time!
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