Recipe Wednesday - Slow Cooking Spectacular

I am an avid fan of the crockpot for my cooking. It is so simple, fast, and convenient for healthy family meals. Here are some fabulous recipes using the slow cooker.
Spicy Lemon Chicken
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 package (16 oz) baby carrots
1 large potato
3 celery ribs
2/3 cup water
1/3cup lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp each garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and pepper
4 (4oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts

In a greased slow cooker, add all the ingredients and turn to coat. Set cooker on high for 4 to 6 hours or until chicken is fully cooked.

If you want a healthy gravy for this combine 4 tsp. cornstarch with 4 tsp. cold water in a saucepan until smooth. Gradually add the cooking juices and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Serve over chicken. Serves 4
Nutritional Info: 220 calories, 5 grams fat, 5 grams fiber

Beef Pot Roast
1 boneless beef sirloin tip roast or eye of round roast (3 lbs)
1 1/2 cup water
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp Worcestershire's sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 medium onion
1/2 bag (16oz) baby carrots
1-2 large potatoes, cubed
3 celery ribs, sliced

In a nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a slow cooker and add all the ingredients. Cover and cook on high 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove roast and let stand 10 minutes if you are slicing.
For a gravy on this roast use 2 T cornstarch combined with 2 T cold water in a saucepan. Add juices and bring to a boil. Cook until thickened about 2 minutes. Serve over beef and vegetables. 8 servings with leftovers
Nutritional Info (3 oz beef, 1 T. gravy): 223 calories, 7 grams fat, 5 grams fiber