Brining poultry adds moisture to what can be a dry meat when cooked. With a little prep work the day before, this Brined and Roasted Whole Chicken will come together in minutes. This dish is easy enough for a weeknight yet fancy enough to serve to at a dinner party. For those who aren’t comfortable… Continue reading Brined and Roasted Whole Chicken
Busy parents know that getting a good, healthy, homemade meal on the table in the evenings can be a challenge. With a little preplanning, Busy Mom Chicken can be a game-changer. This slow cooker chicken makes a flavorful broth and enough shredded chicken for multiple dishes and/or meals. As a working mom, I know meal… Continue reading Busy Mom Chicken: Slow Cooker Broth & Shredded Chicken
It’s soup season! What’s better than a bowl full of goodness in the middle of the workday? Not much. For me, I look forward to lunch when I know I have something that’s hearty, healthy, and going to get me through the afternoon. Creamy Mexican Chicken Soup is just what I need to survive my… Continue reading Instant Pot Creamy Mexican Chicken Soup
Stretched for time? My Instant Pot is one of my most used kitchen gadgets, and Chipotle Chicken is a favorite recipe! It goes together in five minutes, cooks for twenty, and is ready to enjoy in less than 45 minutes with very little hands-on time! It is great as leftovers and would be a… Continue reading Chipotle Chicken in the Instant Pot
Do you love your Instant Pot? I consider mine my kitchen best friend! It gets used countless times over the course of each week. Instant Pot Moroccan Spiced Chicken is one recipe that works very well in the Instant Pot. I throw together a few spices for the rub, pat it on each piece of… Continue reading Instant Pot Moroccan Spiced Chicken
Do you struggle to find healthy food options for dinner or to take to work for lunches? Chicken and Quinoa Soup is one of my favorites to throw together on a Sunday afternoon in the Instant Pot. It contains good sources of meat and plant proteins, sliced veggies, and a flavorful broth. Plus, it reheats… Continue reading Chicken and Quinoa Soup
Is it a challenge for you to make healthy lunches to take to work during the week? For me, the struggle is definitely real! If you have read other posts, you know I often rely on soup for my lunch. Not this week! Today I’m trying something new, thanks to the inspiration and direction from… Continue reading Busy Mom’s Chicken and Fried Cauliflower Rice Bowls
Do you LOVE soup? I don’t care what time of year, I will eat soup for lunch or supper. It’s simple to make, filling, and makes my life so much easier as a working mom! If I make a big pot of soup, I know that I’ll have leftovers for lunch and supper for several… Continue reading Chicken and Chorizo Vegetable Soup: Healthy & Low Carb Friendly
Are you looking for a way to enjoy your favorite chicken noodle soup without the added sugars from the noodles? Do you WANT to eat more veggies? Have you heard about Zoodles? I simply adore them! You might remember they are included in my student Sydney’s recipe for California Veggie Noodle Bowl. If you have… Continue reading Chicken Zoodle Soup: Low Fat & Low Carb
This week was one of those weeks…too busy! Activities every night and the last week of school (and therefore work, for me). I needed something quick, would produce awesome leftovers, and that didn’t require any pre-planning. After looking around Pinterest, I found this recipe for Dump and Bake Italian Chicken Rice. It sounded good, but… Continue reading Chicken and Rice Italian Bake
