How is it Wednesday already?! Geez, these summer days are just-a-flyin’ by!
We’ve been busy, busy, busy with things so far this summer and I’ve also been trying to keep my eating on track as we are heading down to Seattle for a vacation in August, and well, I want to be in good bikini condition, lol! So, I have been putting in extra effort to prepare and plan my meals ahead of time!
For me, when I have meals or even components of meals like proteins, carbs, and veggies prepped ahead of time, I have a WAY easier time staying on track and keeping away from mindless snacking! So, batch cooking is totally where it’s at!
I was trying to find a new way to make a big batch of slow cooker chicken and happened upon this recipe from Bravo For Paleo.
When I saw the recipe I thought “that’s it?!” … seriously… 2 ingredients?!
… and it is flavourful?!
I HAD to give it a go!
Off to the store I went to find some clean salsa verde – and I say “clean” because lots of prepared salsas have lotsa poop ingredients in them these days – .. glucose/fructose… etc. This one – Herdez brand, had green tomatoes, Serrano peppers, onion, salt, and coriander – that’s it! Perfect!
Into the slow cooker went a batch of chicken breasts, and 1/2 cup of this lovely salsa…
A few hours later.. BOOM!
Deeeelicious, and I mean DEEEELICIOUS slow cooker chicken!
Honestly, I was shocked at the intense flavour, and it was SO easy it’s almost embarrassing!
The hubby and I gobbled this up for dinner, and lunch the next day, AND the next day!
And, because I had lunches planned for the following couple days from this incredibly easy recipe, I stayed on track!
Can I get a “woop, woop!!” ?!
(click here –>) Head on over to Bravo For Paleo for the recipe , I can’t take credit for this gem! 🙂
Have an amazing Wednesday – we are off to the Calgary Stampede tomorrow for a two-steppin good time!
Does anyone have any suggestions for (healthy) Stampede eats?
I’ve heard about a cheeseburger that uses a donut for a bun… I’m thinking I might need to pack my own food if that’s the kind of grub they have there?! Eiiish!
Christal
Nutritionist in the Kitch
This sounds great. I’m looking for some nutritious make ahead meals for our holiday – this sounds like a winner!
This sounds amazing! I have a half used jar of that very same brand of green salsa in the fridge right now. I’ll definitely have to try this recipe ASAP. I love how simple it is!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
You are very welcome! 🙂 Enjoy girly!
Love crock pot recipes! This is the only way I eat chicken, though I had never though to cook it with salsa! I usually just use chicken broth and sometimes a can of diced tomatoes, but this would add way more flavor.
It really does ! So easy and yummy!
Woop woop! And happy Wednesday to you too m’dear! I just posted up a new post with shredded chicken over here five minutes ago…great minds…? 😀
It sounds like you’ve had a pretty productive time recently, that’s good! 🙂 My silvers are running short, so Imma gawna have to maybe do some batch cooking myself for the two next weeks before pay day. This looks like a lovely recipe, it’s great when you don’t need so many ingredients at hand!
Over here, I can hardly find salsa verde anywhere! Luckily though, there’s this little Mexican shop on one of the main roads called Lupe Pintos that can provide – sorted! WIshing you all the best for the rest of the week 😀 x
Lol, great minds for sure!! 😉 I know, I love the simplicity of this recipe and it’s versatile, I used it 3 different ways for meals! Have an awesome rest of the week lovely! 🙂