Lunch
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Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
I think we all know what’s important in life. Food that you can melt cheese on top of. Tonight, I wanted a dinner that was simple, flavorful, and didn’t require a lot of effort on my part. Granted this took almost an hour to cook, prep was about 10 minutes tops. And the melty cheese part, well that’s a bonus. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Please leave me a comment below of what you thought! Ingredients: 4 small- medium sweet potatoes 2 lbs chicken breasts, thawed Herbed chicken seasoning 1 bag frozen riced broccoli (or separately mince/pulse broccoli in food processor) 4 tbsp shredded cheddar…
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Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed 1/2 c Buffalo Wing Sauce 1/4 c Greek yogurt ranch dressing Romaine lettuce leaves Shredded low fat cheese Additional Ranch for topping Directions: In a crockpot, combine chicken, wing sauce, and Greek yogurt ranch. Cook on low 4-6 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Place mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with shredded cheese and additional ranch if desired. Enjoy!
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Perfect Autumn Secret Ingredient Chili
As soon as those leaves start falling, I’m busting out the crockpot and whipping up chili. But the same chili recipe sometimes gets old and even this chili lovin’ momma needs to switch it up. My kiddos are decent with eating veggies but I try to pack them in wherever I can. I added two cups finely minced spinach to this crockpot as well as 1/2 cup of pumpkin too. Everyone loved it. I was pleasantly surprised with the reaction- not that I thought they wouldn’t like it, but with the sneaky nutrients I packed in there, there were no complaints! Here’s the recipe! Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey…
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Italian Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash- Low Carb
Oh sweet baby lord in heaven… I wish the internet had smell-o-vision… this might just be at the top of things I’ve whipped up that I could eat every day and never get tired of it. Autumn has set in and that means all things squash. I’m like Bubba Gump. Squash salad, squash pancakes, squash cheesecake, squash chili, stuffed squash. And as I was running out the door today to pick up a spaghetti squash for tonight’s dinner, I realized I needed to do something with it- so I tossed a few chicken breasts in the crockpot, added some marinara and tomatoes, seasonings, and finished it off looking like this…
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Bell Pepper Nachos- Low Carb
There comes a time in life where you must make a decision. Are you going to celebrate Taco Tuesday with amazing flavor and flair… or are you going to let it pass you by? For us, Taco Tuesday is a regular occurrence each week, and don’t get me wrong- we never get tired of tacos, but sometimes we like a little variety in what we eat every Tuesday. And occasionally we switch up our nutrition routine and do a little low-carb here and there depending on our goals and results we’re working toward. This week was one of those weeks. This gal could live on chips and salsa alone…
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Quinoa Chicken Salad- Mediterranean
Yesterday we hosted a little housewarming party/BBQ and where I love a fridge full of leftovers, I get tired of eating the same thing. So I whipped up a simple salad with some leftovers. Enjoy! Share! Love! , Mediterranean Quinoa Chicken Salad For the quinoa salad: 1 c quinoa 2 c water (Cook according to package) When cooked and fluffed with fork, add: 1 medium cucumber, diced 1 large (or 3 Roma) tomato, diced1/2 green pepper, chopped 1/4 red onion, minced 2 tsp EVOO 1/4 c roasted red pepper dressing 1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt 1 tsp oregano Toss ingredients together. Add in 1-2 c chopped kale,…
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Honey Balsamic Chicken Stir-Fry
Tonight’s dinner took 10 minutes start to finish. 1-2 minutes to chop chicken and veggies (we grill a bunch of chicken on Sunday for meal prep during the week). 7 minutes to cook it all in the skillet. 1 minute to plate and serve! ***Cauliflower rice is such a healthy alternative especially if you’re gluten free or following a low carb plan. You can’t even tell the difference! My husband loved it and he doesn’t eat cauliflower! For the Stir Fry: 2 c chopped chicken (grilled it yesterday- we use it for meal prep!) 1 pkg frozen riced cauliflower 1 large red bell pepper- diced 2 c…
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Lentil and Black Bean Taco Soup (crockpot)
Every sick day calls for a hearty soup. And when momma or grandma isn’t able to whisk it over to you, when you don’t feel like making the trip to the store, or when you want to create something a little healthier so you don’t feel even worse after eating it, you whip up this. Protein packed, a perfect combination of carbs and protein so it leaves you feeling full, and just the right amount of spice to clear out any congestion and give you a flavor that jumpstarts those non-existent tastebuds! Plus, fresh chicken tenderloins create a juicy, delicious, flavorful all in one meal. This is a perfect…
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Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
My favorite salad. Simple. Clean. Healthy. Something about strawberries and balsamic vinegar that makes a delicious combination! Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, grilled 2 c spinach 1 c diced strawberries 1 tbsp feta cheese 1 tbsp chopped walnuts 2 tsp chia seeds 2 tsp balsamic vinegar Directions: Place spinach in bowl. Add walnuts, feta, diced chicken breast, chia seeds, and strawberries. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!!
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Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry – Whole 30 Approved
Me on Whole 30: What else can I cook that’s going to be amazing! THIS! This was my first time with cauliflower rice. I didn’t know what to expect. I assumed it wouldn’t taste as amazing as it did and I’m happy to be proven wrong! And when my husband tries this and says- I’d eat that- I know it’s a success! Let me know what you think! Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower, riced (aka, grate the florets over a grater that you would use for a block of cheese) 1 c chopped carrots 1 medium red/yellow pepper or 4-5 mini peppers, diced 3 tbsp diced onion 1/2-3/4 c chopped…
