Bailey Lynn & Auntie Noni. Man time flies! |
So I personally think that the crock pot is the greatest invention known to man! I love cooking and spend hours in my kitchen doing it (I did 7 hours yesterday haha, oops) it can be really therapeutic to listen to music and get to creating, BUT sometimes after a long day at work the LAST thing I want to do is stand on my feet for another hour making dinner! It is also particularly nice because I can just text Joe when I am at work what to throw in there and turn it on and its easy enough for him and way less work for me (;
Kaiden now & baby Kaiden! Awwww (: |
Kaiden with Uncle Joe & Baby Wyatt! Our newest edition, March 2013 |
Serves 7-8 (Great for dinner parties!) - Serving size 1 Cup - 268 Calories & 6
His & Hers! Can you guess which one is mine?! |
Ingredients:
- 2 (4 oz) Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cup Black beans (I soak mine over night but drained and rinsed canned black beans with no added salt is perfectly okay!)
- 3 Coves garlic
- 1/2 Large onion (or two small any color is fine!)
- 1 cup Corn (I use frozen organic its cheap and easy)
- 1 can of Crushed tomatoes (no added salt)
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1 cup Low sodium chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tsp seasoning salt (I use Low-Sodium Morton's)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 - 1 whole seeded jalapeno (optional, keep seeds in if you like it really spicy!)
For Crockpot:
You guessed it! Joe's! |
- Throw everything in EXCEPT the corn and jalapeno give it a stir and turn it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- Add remaining ingredients 30 minutes before serving.
- Top with 1/4 an avocado and a few corn tortilla chips or even some low-fat cheese and shredded lettuce! The possibilities are endless! I always shake some tapatio on mine to spice it up even more!
- Enjoy!
For Stove Top:
Trying to watch my figure, no cheese or chips! Go me! |
- Bake or grill chicken all the way through (350 degrees for 30 minutes covered or grilling for 30 minutes!) remove from juices and shred.
- Bring all other ingredients (EXCEPT jalapeno and corn) in a large pot to a boil
- Add shredded chicken and then simmer for 1-3 hours partially covered
- Add jalapeno and corn 30 minutes before serving.
- If soup gets too reduced (thick) add water to loosen up (only add 1/4 cup at a time to not OVER add).
- Enjoy!
Happy Cooking!
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