Easy Salsa Chicken

So this is super easy.


6 uncooked chicken tenders
1 jar salsa.  Avoid salsa with any added sugar.  Just buy something fresh to add to the chicken
spinach
100 calorie flatbread
little sprinkle of cheddar cheese


This is great for a warm lunch.  Add chicken to the crock pot.  Add salsa.  Turn on low high for 2 hours or low for about 3 hours.  You want to cook long enough for the chicken to shred easily.  Shred the chicken, then add about a 1/3 cup to a flatbread.  Add tons of spinach and a little cheese.  If you want to melt the cheese or warm the flatbread, place in a nonstick skillet and warm on both sides.  This is super yummy and filling.  Eat with a side of fruit such as pineapple or strawberries for a complete meal.  Use the extra chicken to top a salad and add salsa for your dressing.  Enjoy!!!

Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken

This recipe is awesome!  I have already made it 3 times in a month.

4 chicken breasts
1 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes
1 medium onion thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves- I use the pre-chopped garlic in a little jar so I use 2 tbsp
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp each of: dried oregano, basil and rosemary
1/2 tsp thyme


Place chicken breasts into the crock pot.  Add the onion and seasonings.  Then add the balsamic vinegar and oil.  Add the tomatoes on top.  Cook on high 4 hours.  Serve with a side of veggies or whole wheat angel hair pasta.  Would also go great with spaghetti squash.

Recipe courtesy of skinnyms.com. Check out their website for other great recipes.

Another New Year!

So, I have let this part of our page slide a little so I plan to make up for it.  I am going to post at least a few recipes this weekend.  Starting February 6th, we will be starting a "6 Weeks to a Healthier You Challenge" at the office.  Please join me from 6-7 PM for 6 Thursdays as I am going to be challenging you all to think differently about food.  I want to see people eating more fruits and veggies and eating less processed foods.  I want to see people get excited about making healthy food choices.  There is so much information out there, I want to make it as easy as possible to get started.  Each week, there will be a "challenge" to stick with for the following week.  We will meet and you will have the option to use the scale at Cardiology One if you would like to weigh in.  Also, I will provide copies of healthy recipes and a homework assignment for the next week.  Don't worry.... the homework assignment is designed to promote you to think about food but maybe just a little differently.  I am so excited and I hope you will join me!  Have a happy and healthy 2014!


Becky Wolfe