11 Foods You Should Never Put in a Slow Cooker – Avoid These Common Mistakes!

✅ Better Option:

Cook pasta or rice separately and add to bowls before serving.

🍝 Pro Tip: Use hearty noodles like egg noodles only if cooking less than 2 hours.

❌ 3. Boneless Chicken Breast

Why: Lean chicken breast dries out easily. After 4+ hours on low, it becomes dry, stringy, and tough.

✅ Better Option:

Use chicken thighs — they’re fattier, more forgiving, and stay juicy.

Or cook breasts for only 2–3 hours on low — then check early.

❌ 4. Delicate Vegetables (Zucchini, Spinach, Peas, Tomatoes)

✅ Better Option:

Add delicate veggies in the last 30–60 minutes.

🥦 Bonus: They’ll retain color, texture, and nutrients.

❌ 5. Fried Coatings (Breaded Chicken, Onion Rings)

Why: Any crispy coating will turn soggy in the moist slow cooker environment — no crunch left.

For Complete Cooking STEPS Please Head On Over To Next Page Or Open button (>) and don’t forget to SHARE with your Facebook friends.

For Complete Cooking STEPS Please Head On Over To Next Page Or Open button (>) and don’t forget to SHARE with your Facebook friends.