{"id":245651,"date":"2025-07-09T03:00:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T03:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245651"},"modified":"2025-06-19T14:54:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T14:54:01","slug":"summer-dump-dinners","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245651\/summer-dump-dinners\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Dump Dinners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pool days, soaking up the sun at the beach, a day at the park with friends and family&#8230; with so many fun things to do outside, the last thing anyone wants to think about is preparing dinner. While picking up something on the way home is an option, it&#8217;s not always a great option for the wallet. We&#8217;re sharing an assortment of dinner recipes that are prepared in the slow cooker or require minimal work on the stove before baking. These summer dump dinners won&#8217;t have you spending a ton of time in the kitchen.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6252321218494464 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/lemon-orzo-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sFSUu85Muio0Rhc4RhJAvkCm8bi2dr6Oz2jNjrflIJuGUoLvLXMhACnMZiMu0lKLo85SdwDwVwaAK9Z3_P72kDlrEycQkTxxQQ5jiE_0sVkxrD7PmeJp\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DEBORAH MACKRODT<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LEVITTOWN, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Eoc0XByXY7La-M9MFS41aJJiw4p9CIbJ1sZx3BamObKUc589vuAAwmnIPLia3LApEk7j5BC2KSoN-2sIMH1vu7O59ktHIzmwVsc9eA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/lemon-orzo-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemon Orzo Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a dish that is easy to cook. You don&#8217;t boil the pasta. It cooks in the oven. If you love chicken, lemon, and Feta you will love this dish.&#8221; &#8211; Deborah<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/crock-pot-mandarin-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pSh3oORwSaBEAi04l4_gjjN0nEbwfZAwbCv1fWarVc4ADhcsD3xDAJdEdGs-uEZ6wDN2SWsgLpXWI_oC68b4YDKnbhc16xgIPue0xx-yn3MivwBgK8vD\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CAROLYN WARREN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MACON, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Sws-fLf3vVVA7m1-TOSmJoq-4Fd82VZFyh7xBZAQwKpYmyP5HoQRbgNrtkAy5O8ky2l_wPgywMXp_tH4OBWvIW5WshAdTuRLowrNtbQosBWvYg072xo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/crock-pot-mandarin-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Mandarin Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a fast and delicious recipe for the mom who doesn&#8217;t have much kitchen duty time.&#8221; &#8211; Carolyn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/sweet-spicy-pork-tenderloin-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/nTSHkbZYaUoZDOpqxGRhtAhe0fhfLPvMrPCwTttmhXlQ3GdkkQbnU9SzswN7bm7CNi4K-wnKlysqQuuQ4imYGSMIGrXkG9G5B7KXhDkrjCM_ln6glyQe_w\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">STACEY LAWSON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NEW ORLEANS, LA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CNBkUszsd3bIXYLjYIMNUrqx8y2MaWunRITlMdJIZIDS0vhWOqaJOSHiZvQuID-j_SQC6zNWM33jax60-5D1hZEMBLHsjeTjUBCEWks=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/sweet-spicy-pork-tenderloin-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet &#038; Spicy Pork Tenderloin<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Pork tenderloin with a sweet and spicy flavor &#8211; that is what I&#8217;ve created. Let the Crock Pot do the work for you in this simple recipe.&#8221; &#8211; Stacey<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chili-chicken-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_MkArU9sKmDaC6FaMCMaML3zMw6qkVCdvT7cNXk-ngSl3g09-12vPNcwrQRNS7piDVlGuQvCLR5fzMaDaNaofGzYh8qZbF0y49pTIudwrrCnWSAa1Fd47w\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LYDA KELLY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MANILA, AR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/mIoZvtsNqO9ZP4sFqVndoL03brDYCMnOWHFRa7jxtXgki9S5kTWKUgc7ZxTe48CzZEOvxwWqjm_9IiMr6OgNY7Cui785yWuXm7OGxcw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chili-chicken-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chili Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My family loves this because it&#8217;s fast and easy to make, and it goes a long way when you need a lot of food quickly.&#8221; &#8211; Lyda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/crockpot-porkchops-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/byGMXuYRyg35RNuqIXabt48IbQuexcap3g-b5gs_yRSsOkQCAjK5T7yxwFHurSgdkHSdhkBwjRwoXg0PbJCvPorCWhLHjpKSxZFQgQh1A_42mnwIVdUy3Q\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CINDY MINNEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MELBOURNE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/V4mxMmQz2X0LtPhmS0K7MdzdS73THYlV4XhZyVe0i5iX82HgmkzTDnC2DEqNP3_Jzs2LKc6XrHPYli9-m-gaT3ZltmkwcvCSRlZqGsb49xXTKC5YbKk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/crockpot-porkchops-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Pork Chops<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This was a throw-together meal when I couldn&#8217;t figure out what to do with the pork chops I had just bought. I wanted an easy meal that was ready when I got home. The house will smell great when you get home. I added rice and carrots as a side dish to go along with these tasty pork chops.&#8221; &#8211; Cindy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/air-fryer-rotisserie-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/VtBrI4kQKBfGVdWnapu9m7CnBTtt0t9CyTWWhq_IfR8sl8lKeoq4AlKwF1UTrJAFHgmowEdVMrO90APp0k4bw3MfR-n2AjwUI4wQ7845\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CHERYL CULVER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">COYLE, OK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SXRN8TFLKpWmbXIjFLBr-WkyhwpER4H5vqrOAstHbIgNbYixbs60cNybCxo-dNef7YXaMxKe8u97cyBETj3fa9cSKHzmWX5fUWk7i3Cu=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/air-fryer-rotisserie-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I have recently joined the Air Fryer Cooks, and I am having so much fun cooking up recipes with my new air fryer. Having an air fryer saves time and, best of all, keeps the calories lower and the kitchen cooler. Which is especially nice on a hot summer day.&#8221; &#8211; Cheryl<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/fix-it-and-forget-it-creamy-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3lirXx4uZ54oSKrZ_Li1Lf4gCHgAdnqqEztYj3Xrin1QLqBhVbFu4tBeO-hxrRDC99FEYM9l3AhtHR0ZSl4cv3EwRF5FkGF5RWGvf_s\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JILL COOKS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SUNSHINE STATE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NJdMmF8QJW8dIxU0hIQpSnWJjgcfZ6AJr2CqPKZhu9TIQ-yssa4MX-zv9LM2GczsK8tKRTs_rgbf1sKcnByRY2Hlg_FpUwk3SKPbC-Y=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/fix-it-and-forget-it-creamy-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fix It and Forget It Creamy Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I just love my slow cooker. This makes a great summer meal. No need to heat up the kitchen with the oven.&#8221; &#8211; Jill<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/slow-cooker-chicken-fajitas\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7SY2aoK7aq39udk6FaRPmZdq60wXwsBoLVpEzMfZuVPO6jZFi9jyeQvi_3p14MJPG315LOhe6LdqDQFMDnbqhUY6S7mpW8wRMj6RI2l43WEPjHB2bPCy\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/slow-cooker-chicken-fajitas\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas have all the wonderful flavor, but the slow cooker does all of the work. So easy and deliciou,s this is a must try.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/lisas-air-fried-salmon-with-dijon-dill.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gy36-icTBehAFdi_CbQONGOGKRS-cGl-w7RPeWB07pxXIitmyZr0TOaDV9m1I70kBpnm_HbDU07f2rJ9CLVuwhrBj4j3y8UgmNjsTV7nDP8hQnQLXD16\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LISA WALKER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">TEMAGAMI, ON<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fkvkK9nNkKpnT4KHDIAjPEmzqHW0wv66Jy4MtAI3p_MHISdO8eqtui1bBb8tulzGYTNnaWqpxH5reLmn90mqy9QhzhQBuTQo5k2VWa4=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/fish\/lisas-air-fried-salmon-with-dijon-dill.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lisa&#8217;s Air Fried Salmon With Dijon Dill Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I am loving this new air fryer. I came up with this recipe last night and my family just loved it. The salmon was perfectly cooked and very juicy.&#8221; &#8211; Lisa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/root-beer-pulled-pork-from-heaven.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Od9pKCMeGpbgG4-D1Awux0mdEbDHeKm6Azr5Xyi2VseucyyKdv9db5ue8Ed0c6Zs0xmNkD82UuadUjNeHMVy3k6N3S1wuQOQr7b_1wTxSXBrq73QWco\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHERRA SIGUAW<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FERNDALE, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/YjvPx0BwWLIzuBuG2MFNs6bwHyTGJ5RnvJJgdZkCv3hgnrnaXzeZyOwPi6njtjEy-UyJ9hYzukdiUHc7PBWuNEwXJ8WQonMzKZi9ualb=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/root-beer-pulled-pork-from-heaven.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Root Beer Pulled Pork From Heaven<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I make a large pork roast and between our friends, my hubby, and the kiddos, the whole thing is gone almost instantly! So easy anyone can do it and it takes no effort.&#8221; &#8211; Sherra<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/mexican\/slow-cooker-shredded-taco-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/4lSXd2DwyV4zUAJjkWzNxJWpXtjXkvXC2trmFrayU2lxLkLVHJnsfVR-I3GVpgsCAuESw6VOS7n5rSOLMC3Mgl2HWPoBTY1R06RPO9Y\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KARIE HOUGHTON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MILTON, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vGSuAVKQ2Xpxtk7cTxVP7T7TWRJ0DrNt4ye_iugYIWvWiOIHphws7vopHKKDM96QeoGpQQ_tx7HUleaXF7MRp8vD6T65aP7mfQvJtyBk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/mexican\/slow-cooker-shredded-taco-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;We had this super duper easy flavorful chicken in several different meals this weekend. Friday Dinner: Chicken &#038; Black Bean Soft Tacos Saturday Lunch: Taco Chicken &#038; Avocado Sandwiches Sunday Breakfast: Southwest Omelets Sunday Dinner: Chicken &#038; Lime Enchiladas Make today\u2026 cook easily tomorrow!&#8221; &#8211; Karie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-cola-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Bau5cU80wAK7smtpM6a4jfd9ov036y9qa7m57G_6SXvcJY7r9Bf7uBqBUt9wj7R6onCkytlg4KYLCobJW1L34YMNnQUlOJjRM-nFdgpQgJPqFUFUfXXB\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DONNA SUTTON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAKE CHARLES, LA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cHO_WypCe9kBK-0utaZMbN-vFOf3MIdBp2SWVUvVLhP3PHg5Ml1rO4EFfTGsjv_ZVgQBSSjmD32SH2fD4Mxi1hl_PBPPteOtAP1e99E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooker-cola-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Cola Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Definitely kid-approved. I usually serve it over rice or egg noodles. 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