 I have seen so many recipes and pins on Pinterest about how to make a few different meals from a rotisserie chicken. I have tried a few of these but I really just think the rotisserie chicken is a waste. They are not cheap anymore and unless you are really into bone broth (which I am not), you don't get a lot of actual meat. Never mind that you have to work to get the meat! So I was trying to think of a better way to make chicken that could be versatile and help me with meal prepping. Meal prepping for a single person can be interesting. I don't particularly care to eat the same meal every day of the week. I have figured out some ways to give myself 2 - 3 different options of meals assuming I don't eat out at all for lunch or dinner. Maybe I'll share these later. But for today, I want to share my crockpot chicken that you can then make three different ways. It's simple and I don't claim to be a chef. Just a girl trying new things and sharing them with you.
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast 3 1/4 cup chicken broth (I use the Knorr Homestyle chicken stock that you just boil in water) sliced onion (as much or little as you like) salt pepper garlic powder Directions: Generously season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place the sliced onion (I slice large chunks so that they are easier to remove when the chicken is done) at the bottom of the crock pot. Place the chicken breast on top of the onion. Pour the chicken stock over the chicken. The chicken should be completely covered. Place lid and cook on low for 8 hours. Remove the chicken from the crock pot and place on a cutting board. Use two forks (or whatever you can find) to shred the chicken. Now you are ready to make anything and everything you want. You can also freeze a portion of the chicken for later. I recommend putting a little bit of the juices from crock pot in with the chicken you are freezing so that the flavor keeps well.  Here's what I like to make with my chicken: Chicken salad Chicken tacos Grilled chicken (green) salad The easiest thing I do is put some of this chicken on top of a nice green salad. This is one of my favorite lunch options. Any mix of veggies in the salad will work and you can add some sliced avocado to really make it great. The tacos are a dinner favorite of mine. I have stopped buying taco seasoning packets at the store and instead season it myself. Here is what I used last time: 1 tblsp chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika This was for about 1 pound of the shredded chicken. Feel free to try this or use your own. Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Sauté some diced onion and even jalapeño if you are into that. Add the chicken and a few tablespoons of the juice from the crock pot and then the taco seasoning. Stir and let simmer until seasoning is well distributed and chicken is warm. Serve on some warm corn tortillas with all the cheese, sour cream (I use nonfat plain greek yogurt because sometimes I try to be healthy) and salsa you want. Don't forget to top them off with some cilantro! Unless you are one of those who think cilantro tastes like soap. Maybe try some green onions instead. You can also make a burrito bowl with greens, rice and beans. I have a delicious rice recipe that I will share later.
Lastly, whip up some chicken salad for anytime. I don't have exact ingredients but here is what I put in mine:
Shredded chicken Nonfat plain greek yogurt (substituted for mayo) Yellow mustard diced onion diced celery boiled eggs Cajun seasoning (I use Veron's) salt and pepper garlic powder I really like mustard so my chicken salad will look pretty yellow but you can add as much or as little as you like of any of these to your taste and color preference. Sometimes I put some on a sandwich with a slice of Swiss cheese (and of course some avocado if it's available). Other times I just pack it with some crackers (or corn chips). On healthy days, I will bring some vegetables to dip it with. Let me know if you try any of these or even something different! Would love to hear your feedback. Eat up and enjoy!
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 Every time I make this I get a lot of compliments so I thought it might be worth sharing. I love to cook but baking is not really my strength, except for this recipe. This is not my own recipe though I have made one adjustment. The recipe comes from Betty Crocker herself and will be sure to please all of your guests. The ingredients are:
1 1/4 cups sugar SAVE $ 1/2 cup(1 stick) butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium) **note: I often have 1 or 2 very ripe bananas supplemented with 1 or 2 not as ripe and it works great** 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 to 1 cup milk chocolate chips Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and make sure you have a rack moved to the lower position in the oven. Mix the sugar and the butter. Add the eggs and beat/mix well. Now add the mashed bananas, buttermilk and vanilla, mixing well. Finally, add the flour, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips. I add the flour in a little at a time so as to avoid white counter tops in the end. Grease your loaf pans and pour the batter. I usually make two loafs in a 9"x4" pan because they cook in less time. I also use the disposable pans found in the baking aisle at your local grocer. I bake them for about 40 - 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center to check if the center is cooked through. If toothpick comes out clean then your loaf is done! Remove from pan and allow to cool before cutting (if you can even stand it). Best when served warm!! Be prepared for your guests, friends, or your own mouth to ooh and ahh at your masterpiece. Enjoy! |
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