Recipes and Challenges

I decided it might be easier to put the recipes here since I did get enough likes on my page, Teaching Myself and Others to be Healthier . I will share the original recipe and then the tweaks that I have made to satisfy my taste buds.

Sante Fe Chicken (adapted from Skinnytaste) 

Ingredients: 

• 24 oz (1 1/2) lbs chicken breast
• 14.4 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
• 15 oz can black beans
• 8 oz frozen corn
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
• salt to taste

Directions: 

Combine chicken broth, beans (drained), corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot. Seasonchicken breast with salt and lay on top.  

Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, removechicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Adjust salt and seasoning to taste. Serve over rice or tortillas and your favorite toppings.

For me, I use a jar of salsa instead of the tomatoes with chilies

Turkey Meatballs

1 lb. ground turkey breast
3/4 c. feta cheese (I used parmesan)
1/2 c. whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 egg
3 cloves or garlic (I use garlic powder) 

I put them in the crock pot with our homemade sauce on low to cook. 

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