This chicken is a great for tacos or to top a salad! It's simple, & grilled. Grilled always equals awesome.
I got this recipe from Picky Palate:
Grilled Lime Chicken
This grilled chicken is a great alternative to the Crockpot Taco Chicken I make. This version doesn't use the package of taco seasoning, you make your own, which I really like. I'll usually make the seasoning ahead of time so it can marinate for awhile (a least an hour, but the longer the better).
The leftover chicken is great for salads, or chopped up and used on nachos or in quesadillas!
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Sunday, April 27, 2014
Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
We love stir fry around here. I usually have a bag of frozen stir fry veggies on hand at all times. It's quick and easy for those nights when you think "Oh crap, it's 3pm and I didn't plan dinner yet". I mean, I try to have dinner figured out for the whole week in advance, but sometimes it doesn't work out. Maybe I forgot to pull something I need out of the freezer, or maybe I was supposed to grab carryout and forgot! It happens...
So occasionally - I like to use fresh veggies to make stir fry. Usually I'll realize I have some leftover veggies from other dinners, add to it whatever else we like, and have at it! You really can't go wrong with stir fry, just throw whatever meat and veggies you like in a skillet with some oil and soy sauce and boom. Simple, healthy, delicious dinner. This particular recipe I found on Weight Watchers is good for you and adds some yummy cashews so you can't go wrong.
Recipe from Weight Watchers:
Cashew Chicken
I did make a couple small changes to this. I didn't include the bamboo shoots, just because I don't particularly like them. I replace them with whatever I feel like at the time: Broccoli, green peppers, baby corn, etc. I also use brown rice in lieu of white rice, it's supposed to be a little better for you, right?!
So occasionally - I like to use fresh veggies to make stir fry. Usually I'll realize I have some leftover veggies from other dinners, add to it whatever else we like, and have at it! You really can't go wrong with stir fry, just throw whatever meat and veggies you like in a skillet with some oil and soy sauce and boom. Simple, healthy, delicious dinner. This particular recipe I found on Weight Watchers is good for you and adds some yummy cashews so you can't go wrong.
Recipe from Weight Watchers:
Cashew Chicken
I did make a couple small changes to this. I didn't include the bamboo shoots, just because I don't particularly like them. I replace them with whatever I feel like at the time: Broccoli, green peppers, baby corn, etc. I also use brown rice in lieu of white rice, it's supposed to be a little better for you, right?!
Baked Chicken Fajitas
I love these things. We actually haven't had them in awhile because I loved them so much I made them a lot and we got a little burnt out. But there is no denying their deliciousness :)
This is another recipe I got from Six Sisters Stuff:
Baked Chicken Fajitas
These go great with the Low Carb/High Fiber tortillas we like. Also, they reheat very well, these are one of the only dishes I will actually eat leftover! That's saying a lot...
This is another recipe I got from Six Sisters Stuff:
Baked Chicken Fajitas
These go great with the Low Carb/High Fiber tortillas we like. Also, they reheat very well, these are one of the only dishes I will actually eat leftover! That's saying a lot...
Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken
This is one of my new favorite chicken dishes! I just tried this a few weeks ago and have made it 3 times already. It's incredibly easy and there is so much delicious parmesan flavor.
I found this recipe on Pinterest:
Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken
There is not much to say about this. I made this chicken exactly as it says, and it was delicious. It has definitely made it's way into my weekly rotation!
I found this recipe on Pinterest:
Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken
There is not much to say about this. I made this chicken exactly as it says, and it was delicious. It has definitely made it's way into my weekly rotation!
BBQ Cranberry Chicken
Chicken is pretty much the only meat I like, so I need a lot of different marinades/recipes so I don't get bored. This is one of my favorites. It's really easy to make, & you can make it ahead and freeze it for later without sacrificing flavor. You can cook it in the crock pot, bake it in the oven, or grill it! The first time I made it I baked it in the oven, it was delicious. The next time we make it, Jer will grill it... even better! This was actually a crock pot recipe and I haven't used the crock pot to cook it. I'm sure I will eventually, but now that it's getting warmer we will pretty much be using the grill as much as we can.
I found this recipe on Pinterest via Six Sisters Stuff:
Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken
This is another recipe that I frequent when I'm doing a round of freezer cooking because it's yummy and there's not much too it. This is a lot of chicken, so I split into 2 freezer bags. If you split it up like me and cook it in the crock pot make sure to cut back on the cooking time, or use a smaller crock pot so the chicken doesn't dry out.
I don't deviate from this recipe at all. I like it the way it is. Simple.
The Twice Baked Potatoes make a good side dish for this. They make a great side dish for any BBQ dish or chicken dish really.... I just love those things.
I found this recipe on Pinterest via Six Sisters Stuff:
Slow Cooker BBQ Cranberry Chicken
This is another recipe that I frequent when I'm doing a round of freezer cooking because it's yummy and there's not much too it. This is a lot of chicken, so I split into 2 freezer bags. If you split it up like me and cook it in the crock pot make sure to cut back on the cooking time, or use a smaller crock pot so the chicken doesn't dry out.
I don't deviate from this recipe at all. I like it the way it is. Simple.
The Twice Baked Potatoes make a good side dish for this. They make a great side dish for any BBQ dish or chicken dish really.... I just love those things.
Chicken Alfredo
This is an easy, make ahead & freeze type meal - if you want it to be. Obviously you can make it and bake it right away for dinner if you'd like. This meal is regularly included in my freezer cooking days. The first time I made this I made a mistake: I divided the meal into 2 freezer bags because it's a lot of food and I'm only cooking for two. I didn't take the fact that it was less food into consideration later when I threw it in the crock pot and I didn't adjust my cooking time accordingly. I shouldn't have cooked it for as long as I did, or I should have used a smaller crock pot (which I don't have yet... I'll get one eventually). The chicken ended up being pretty dry due to this and I almost didn't make it again. Once I realized it was my mistake, I made it again, cut down on the cooking time, and it was way better :) Mistakes aren't actually mistakes if we learn from them, right?
This is another recipe I found on Happy Money Saver:
Crockpot Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
So as I mentioned I divide this into 2 bags and get 2 meals out of it. If you do this, learn from my mistake and take a couple hours off the cooking time so the chicken doesn't dry out. You can also bake this if you don't have a crock pot, or if you forget to put it in the crock pot. I have done this and it turns out just as good. Bake it at 350, the timing will depend on how much chicken you have, quantity and size. I trim the breast up pretty good, cut them into 4oz-ish servings and pound/tenderize them before adding them to the bag, so mine cook up pretty good in about a half hour. If you're baking the entire recipe, you'll probably need at least 45 minutes to bake.
As far as ingredients are concerned, the only thing I don't use is the bacon. Sometimes if I remember, I'll throw some sliced mushrooms in there because I like them and think they go good with this dish.
If you make ahead and freeze, just remember to take out of the freezer 24 hours before you plan on making and throw it in the fridge to thaw. Keep in mind if you want to put it in the slow cooker in the morning, taking it out the night before will probably not be enough time to thaw. I have also done this, and I just ran the bag under some hot water to loosen it up enough to get it out of the bag and into the crock pot. I did not notice a difference in the taste of the dish when I did this, so no biggie!
Boil up your noodles (I have used penne, fettucini, & farfalle, but it's all the same, whatever you have in your cupboard will do) right before dinner time and you're set! Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top if you like and enjoy!
This is another recipe I found on Happy Money Saver:
Crockpot Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
So as I mentioned I divide this into 2 bags and get 2 meals out of it. If you do this, learn from my mistake and take a couple hours off the cooking time so the chicken doesn't dry out. You can also bake this if you don't have a crock pot, or if you forget to put it in the crock pot. I have done this and it turns out just as good. Bake it at 350, the timing will depend on how much chicken you have, quantity and size. I trim the breast up pretty good, cut them into 4oz-ish servings and pound/tenderize them before adding them to the bag, so mine cook up pretty good in about a half hour. If you're baking the entire recipe, you'll probably need at least 45 minutes to bake.
As far as ingredients are concerned, the only thing I don't use is the bacon. Sometimes if I remember, I'll throw some sliced mushrooms in there because I like them and think they go good with this dish.
If you make ahead and freeze, just remember to take out of the freezer 24 hours before you plan on making and throw it in the fridge to thaw. Keep in mind if you want to put it in the slow cooker in the morning, taking it out the night before will probably not be enough time to thaw. I have also done this, and I just ran the bag under some hot water to loosen it up enough to get it out of the bag and into the crock pot. I did not notice a difference in the taste of the dish when I did this, so no biggie!
Boil up your noodles (I have used penne, fettucini, & farfalle, but it's all the same, whatever you have in your cupboard will do) right before dinner time and you're set! Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top if you like and enjoy!
Roasted Lemony Chicken
You need to be a fan of lemon to enjoy this dish. Jer and I both love lemon, and decided next time to use less of it... that's how lemony it is. Maybe my lemons were just bigger than the lemons the creator of the recipe used? Who knows. Either way, the recipe was still good and I'll definitely make it again, just with less lemon ;)
I got this recipe from realsimple.com:
Pan Roasted Chicken w/Lemon Garlic Green Beans
The only change I made: I used boneless chicken breast instead of the bone in chicken they suggest. It's just how I roll. I don't want to deal with bones.
I like this dish because it has good flavor, the sides (green beans and red potatoes) are cooked right with the chicken, it's healthy, and it was easy (it should be since it came from a website called real simple...).
It definitely gets the Linds seal of approval!
I got this recipe from realsimple.com:
Pan Roasted Chicken w/Lemon Garlic Green Beans
The only change I made: I used boneless chicken breast instead of the bone in chicken they suggest. It's just how I roll. I don't want to deal with bones.
I like this dish because it has good flavor, the sides (green beans and red potatoes) are cooked right with the chicken, it's healthy, and it was easy (it should be since it came from a website called real simple...).
It definitely gets the Linds seal of approval!
Crockpot Taco Chicken
This recipe is so easy... I feel like you can't even call it a recipe. It makes a lot, so after we're done eating I'll divide the leftovers between 2 quart sized bags and freeze for next time. Aside from tacos, I've used this leftover chicken for soup and chili, but it could be used for whatever you want! Quesadillas, enchiladas, chimi's, Mexican pizza, etc.
I found this recipe on Pinterest from a blog called Chocolate Therapy:
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
I told you it was easy. 6 chicken breasts, a jar of salsa, and a package of taco seasoning. You could make your own taco seasoning too if you'd like to reduce the sodium... but I don't for this because it takes away from the simplicity (unless you make it in batches and keep it on hand, which I don't do, but maybe one day when I have a bigger kitchen I will).
I throw it all into the crock pot in the morning, set it on low, go to work. When I come home from work all I have to do is take a couple of forks and shred the chicken, which I do right inside the crock pot. I stir it up to make sure it's all shredded and the sauce is evenly distributed, and put on the warm setting until were ready to eat.
Delicious chicken tacos with minimal effort from me... yes please! We use Low Carb/High Fiber Tortillas (only 50 calories each!) to keep the tacos low calorie. The topping options are endless: lettuce, pico, shredded cheese, taco sauce, guac, sour cream, etc. I usually do guac, lettuce, & pico. Mmm... probably going to have to have a taco night soon!
I found this recipe on Pinterest from a blog called Chocolate Therapy:
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
I told you it was easy. 6 chicken breasts, a jar of salsa, and a package of taco seasoning. You could make your own taco seasoning too if you'd like to reduce the sodium... but I don't for this because it takes away from the simplicity (unless you make it in batches and keep it on hand, which I don't do, but maybe one day when I have a bigger kitchen I will).
I throw it all into the crock pot in the morning, set it on low, go to work. When I come home from work all I have to do is take a couple of forks and shred the chicken, which I do right inside the crock pot. I stir it up to make sure it's all shredded and the sauce is evenly distributed, and put on the warm setting until were ready to eat.
Delicious chicken tacos with minimal effort from me... yes please! We use Low Carb/High Fiber Tortillas (only 50 calories each!) to keep the tacos low calorie. The topping options are endless: lettuce, pico, shredded cheese, taco sauce, guac, sour cream, etc. I usually do guac, lettuce, & pico. Mmm... probably going to have to have a taco night soon!
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