Crock Pot Chicken Chili Tacos

The Fixins's
2lb Chicken
1 Package Taco Seasoning
1/4 Cup Salsa
20oz Can of Chili Beans

Lets Cook Dinner
Combine all Fixin's
Cook on low for 8 hours
Shred Chicken
Serve over lettuce or in a hard or soft shell.

Zesty Mushroom Chicken

Adapted from: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/zesty-marinated-chicken-57837.aspx


Picture from Kraft.com

The Fixin's
2 lb Chicken
1 Packet Italian Seasoning Mix or 1/2 cup Italian Dressing
1 Package Fresh Mushrooms
1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
Prepare Italian dressing per directions (skip this step if using premade dressing)
Toss chicken and mushrooms in dressing
Place in baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until chicken in done
Top with cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Adapted From: Stupid Easy Paleo
http://stupideasypaleo.com/2014/03/30/crispy-buffalo-chicken-fingers/

 

The Fixin's

2 lb Chicken Tenders

1 Bottle Frank's Red Hot Sauce or Buffalo Wing Sauce

2 Cups Almond Flour

2 Eggs

 

Let's Cook Dinner

Preheat to 400F

Heat oil or butter in frying pan

Whisk eggs into mixing bowl

Pour Almond Flour into mixing bowl

Coat each tender in eggs

Shake excess egg off

Coat in almond flour

Brown each chicken tender in the skillet. About one minute on each side

Place in baking dish

Cover with sauce

Bake for 10 minutes

Flip

Bake for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

 

 

Roasted Veggies and Turkey Sausage

Adapted from: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2013/03/roasted-peppers-onions-with-italian-sausage.html

This was great! I have never cooked sweet Italian sausage before and I really enjoyed it!

 
Picture from KalynsKitchen.com

The Fixin's
2 lb Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage Links
3-6 Bell Peppers
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat Oven to 400F
Chop bell peppers into bite sized pieces
Toss bell peppers and sausage in oil and seasoning
Bake in a large baking dish for 35-40 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and veggies are roasted.

*** Adding other veggies would be great too, next time I'm considering mushrooms.

Honey Dijon Chicken

Adapted From: http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=1821363837&group=0&frame_type=l&blog=3883028&link=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tL35yL2Jsb2dzcG90L3dKSlRQL34zL0F3Y0RFZ0F3U2RnL2NyZW9sZS1ob25leS1tdXN0YXJkLWNoaWNrZW4tc2FuZHdpY2guaHRtbA&frame=1&click=0&user=0

These are so so good! We cooked them on the George Forman and I topped mine with extra Dijon mustard! They are perfect for a lettuce wrap or a burger bun!

The Fixin's
1-2 lbs Chicken
2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1/2 Cup Dijon Mustard
1/2 Cup Honey
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
6-8 Slices of Provolone Cheese
Head of Lettuce

Let's Cook Dinner
Mix together seasoning, mustard, honey, and lemon juice
Pour cover chicken in plastic bag and let marinate for several hours
Bake chicken or use George Forman Grill
Top with cheese and broil for 3 minutes
Serve in lettuce wrap

Garlic Chicken Legs

This meal was awesome! The chicken was fall of the bone tender and tasted great as left overs! The Fixin's
2 lbs Chicken Legs
12 oz Tomato Sauce
1 Cup Soy Sauce
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
4 Cloves Minced Garlic

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl, combine tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and minced garlic
Spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray
Place chicken in crockpot
Pour sauce over chicken
Cook on low for 6 hours

Fried Egg Burger

Adapted From: Primal Eating Modern Table
 http://www.primaleatingmoderntable.com/2010/05/fried-egg-burger.html

You guys this was awesome! It was one of the best paleo meals I have ever had! Don't leave out the lettuce, it makes it so you can pick up the burger and it keeps it less messy. We topped our with mustard but you can experiment.

The Fixin's
2 lbs Ground Beef
4 Eggs
4 Slices of Bacon
Head of Lettuce
Salt/Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Form ground beef into burger patties
Season with salt and pepper
Cook on skillet or grill
In a separate skillet cook bacon and set aside
Fry eggs to desired level
On a piece of lettuce, place burger and top with bacon and egg
Serve with a condiment such as mustard if desired

Sriracha Pork

Adapted From: Emeals.com

This is the best pork we have eaten in a while! We have eaten it every week for the past couple of week and I keep meaning to take a picture but never do! I'm not sure Sriracha is paleo but it sure is good!

The Fixin's
1 lb Pork Chops
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1-2 Tablespoons Sriracha

Let's Cook Dinner
In a bowl mix soy sauce, olive oil, and sriracha until well blended
Pour sauce over pork
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet
Cook pork until no longer pink

****To freeze, place pork in gallon sized freezer bag
Pour sauce in bag and seal
Label with date and contents
When ready to cook, thaw and cook according to above

Almond Flour Pork Chops

Adapted From: emeals.com

Remember Paleo Fried Chicken? Well I saw a similar recipe for pork and decided to mix the two recipes together. It turned out great and is a perfect sub for fried chicken!

This is the fried chicken but the pork looks the same!!

The Fixin's
1 lb Pork Chops
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Cup Almond Flour
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon Basil
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat to 400F
Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl
In a large bowl combine almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper
Dip pork into egg mixture and then into dry mixture
Heat olive oil in large pan
Brown pork on both sides in the frying pan for about 3 minutes each side
Place in greased baking dish
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until pork in no longer pink

Chicken Sausage Cacciatore

Adapted From: Emeals
www.emeals.com

This was super yummy and the perfect weeknight meal. I love coming home at lunch and throwing something in the Crockpot. I also loved the idea of combining chicken and sausage, it gave the meal and wonderful flavor! We used green bell peppers but next time I am going to splurge for multi-colored. I had to take a picture of the left overs as the Mr. was eating because we ate dinner so fast!

The Fixin's
.75 -1 lb Chicken
1 Package Italian Sausage Links
3 Bell Peppers
1 Package Sliced Mushrooms
2 Cups Tomato Sauce
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Teaspoon Basil
1 Teaspoon Parsley
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder

Let's Cook Dinner
Grease Crockpot
Place chicken and sausage on the bottom
Top with mushrooms and sliced bell peppers
In a bowl combine sauce and seasonings
Pour into crockpot
Cook on high for 4 hours
Remove meat and slice
Put back in Crockpot and stir
Serve

Asian Beef & Asparagus Salad

Adapted From: Emeals
www.emeals.com

I love Asian style food but it's hard to cook at home since we try to avoid rice and sugar! I splurged a little on this recipe because it has brown sugar but not too much. You could even use less or probably use honey instead. Instead of using rice as a filler, this meal had tons of veggies and I didn't feel bad going back for seconds! Of course I forgot to take a picture so you are just gonna have to trust me!



The Fixin's
1 lb Ground Beef
2-3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3 Cloves Minced Garlic
1/2 Teaspoon Ginger
1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
Spinach Leaves
One Bunch Asparagus

Let's Cook Dinner
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with oil
Preheat oven to 400F
Add ground beef and minced garlic
Brown ground beef in skillet and drain most of the excess fat, leaving a small amount
In mixing bowl combine brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt, pepper and red pepper until well mixed*
Pour over beef
Stir and Simmer for five minutes
While the beef is cooking, place asparagus on a baking sheet
Drizzle with oil and salt
Bake for 10-12 minutes
Place spinach on a plate
Top with beef and asparagus
Enjoy

Ginger Garlic Turkey Patties

Adapted From: Weeknight Bite
http://www.weeknightbite.com/2/post/2013/06/ginger-garlic-chicken-patties.html

You guys...don't even get me started on my lack of blogging. Don't worry, we have still been eating in the Moore household, just not a whole lot of new recipes. This one was pretty great and a nice introduction back into cooking new things! I used ground turkey but you could use chicken too. It was easy and perfect for a last minute dinner!

The Fixin's
1 lb Ground Turkey or Chicken
1 Teaspoon Ginger
4 Cloves Garlic
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
2 Teaspoons Coconut Oil- for cooking
1 Cup Marinara Sauce- for dipping

Let's Cook Dinner
Combine meat and spices
Form 10 small patties
Melt coconut oil in a large skillet
Cook the patties over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side
Serve with Marinara Sauce

Crockpot Pesto Chicken

Adapted from: Picky Palate
http://picky-palate.com/2012/09/20/pesto-ranch-crock-pot-chicken-thighs/

Ever since I found crockpot lemon chicken, I have be keeping my eye out for easy crockpot recipes that can be served over a bed of spinach. Eating paleo and the crockpot don't often mix but I got lucky with one! As we finally get some summer like weather here in the mid-west, I'll be looking for ways to avoid using the oven and I think this meal will make a regular appearance! We topped ours with a little bit of grated parmesan cheese and served it over a bed of spinach. I'm thinking mash potatoes would be great too!

The Fixin's
1-2 lb Chicken Breasts
6 oz Pesto
1/2 Chicken Broth
1 Packet Ranch Dressing Seasoning (or 1/4 cup homemade)

Let's Cook Dinner
Grease crockpot
Add pesto, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning
Stir until well combined
Add chicken to pot and coat in sauce
Cook for high for 4 hours
Shred chicken and stir in sauce
Serve over spinach (or mash potatoes!)

BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Adapted from: Food.com
http://www.food.com/recipe/couldnt-be-easier-bbq-pork-tenderloin-crock-pot-317152

This meal was a life saver! We have been so busy this week and will be every week until finals are over...or I collapse which ever happens first! It was nice to throw this in the crockpot right before class and have it ready when I got home. It is super simple and perfect for when you have no idea what to cook for dinner!

The Fixin's
2-3 lb Pork Tenderloin
2 Cups BBQ Sauce
1 Cup Water
1 Teaspoon Pepper
3 Cloves Minced Garlic

Let's Cook Dinner
Spray your crockpot with cooking spray
Place pork tenderloin in the bottom of the pot
In a mixing bowl combine water, bbq sauce, pepper, and garlic
Pour sauce over pork
Cook on high for 4 hours

Sausage Eggs Cups

I am in love with egg cups. Since finding them on pinterest I have made ham egg cups, turkey egg cups , and bacon egg cups but these might be my favorite! Egg cups are so awesome because you can eat them on the go and are the perfect single serving! I normally grab two on Monday morning and eat them after I get to work! Be creative, there are so many ways to serve these!

The Fixin's
1 lb Crumble Sausage
12 Eggs
1 Cup Fresh Spinach
Garlic Salt
Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
In a skillet cook the sausage and drain the fat
Grease a muffin tin
Preheat oven to 350
Chop spinach into small pieces
Place spinach in the bottom of each muffin tin
Spoon the sausage over the spinach
Crack one egg into each cup
Top with pepper and garlic salt
Bake for 25 minutes

Paleo Coco-Pumpkin Muffins

Adapted From: What Runs Lori
http://www.whatrunslori.com/2011/12/purely-paleo-pumpkin-muffins/

After my long run today I needed a snack and nothing was doing the trick. Sometimes I just really miss bread! We have had lots of success with other types of muffins (apple, sweet potato, banana) and I had a can of pumpkin the fridge that was screaming to be eaten. I added coco powder mainly because what I really wanted at that moment was a snickers bar but it did add a nice flavor. Next time I think chocolate chips would really do the trick! These are not too sweet and best served with some honey or almond butter on the side!

The Fixin's
1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
1/2 Cup Coconut Flour
4 Eggs
1/4 Cup Honey
2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
1 Tablespoon Coco Powder
1 Tablespoon Flax Seed
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
In a mixing bowl whisk eggs
Melt coconut oil and add to eggs
Stir in pumpkin and all dry fixins
Mix until well blended and there are no clumps
Grease 12 muffin tins
Spoon mixture into pan
Bake for 20 minutes

Sweet Potato Muffins

Adapted From: TGI Paleo
http://www.tgipaleo.com/2012/07/28/sweet-potato-muffins-2/

The other night we both had a sweet tooth and really wanted to make sweet potato brownies...but we didn't have enough coco powder or any chocolate chips! So if we were going to keep ourselves from going to store and buying ice cream, we needed to be creative! These are super yummy and best when topped with nut butter or honey. They are sweet but not too sweet and totally could be eaten for breakfast! Next time I am going to try adding chocolate chips or raisins!

The Fixin's
2 Large Sweet Potatoes (cooked & peeled)
1/2 Cup Coconut Flour
1/2 Cup Ground Flaxseed
1/4 Cup Honey
1 Tablespoon Nut Butter (almond or sunflower)
6 Eggs
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Teaspoons Vanilla
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 350F
Whisk eggs
Add in sweet potatoes and mash together
Add in all other fixins
Grease the muffin cups and spoon mixture into the pan
Bake for 30 minutes

Spicy Turkey Burgers

Adapted From: Homemade By Holman
 http://homeiswheretheholmansare.blogspot.com/2010/06/spicy-hawaiian-burgers.html

This was yummy! I am always looking for burger recipes because it is so easy to just drop the bun and call it paleo! I'm sure it would be good with a bun too though! I am really looking forward to the summer when we can make these on the grill and not in the oven!

The Fixin's
1 lb Ground Turkey or Chicken
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Clove Mined Garlic
1 Pineapple or Can Pineapple Slices
4 Slices Pepper Jack Cheese

Let's Cook Dinner
Preheat oven to 400F
In a mixing bowl combine meat, soy sauce, paprika, chili powder, seasoning salt, cumin, and garlic
Mix until well blended
Form into 4 burger patties
Place on a baking sheet
Bake for 10 minutes
Flip
Bake of 10 minutes
Top each with a slice of cheese
Bake until cheese is melted
Serve with pineapple on top

Ham and Egg Cups

Adapted From: Fit Sugar
http://www.fitsugar.com/Baked-Eggs-Ham-Cups-21616192

Do you still need a quick Easter breakfast? Or are you wondering what you are going to do with all that left over ham? These are awesome! We have made egg cups with turkey and bacon but this week in honor of Easter I broke down and made them with ham! Easter is my yearly holiday shift at the hospital but I will gladly be snacking on these babies before work!

The Fixin's
12 Slices of Deli Ham
12 Eggs
Garlic Salt
Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Grease muffin baking sheet
Preheat oven to 350
Place one slice of ham on the bottom of each muffin cup
Crack one egg into each cup
Top with pepper and garlic salt
Bake for 20 minutes

Avocado Chicken Salad

Adapted From: Your World: healthy and Natural
http://yourworldnatural.blogspot.com/2013/01/whole30-challenge-day-26-and-chicken.html

This was so so so good! I am not a huge chicken salad but after hearing how awesome this recipe was I knew I needed to try it. This would be perfect to make for lunch and eat all week. It's full of protein and so much better for you than normal chicken salad. I ate mine with carrots and also plain. I am also considering adding some chopped tomatoes next time. Before you start this recipe you need to shred the chicken, I like to boil mine with water and seasonings. Check out this site for some great photos and instructions.

The Fixin's
3 Chicken Breasts
3 Avocado's
6 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Parsley
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper

Let's Cook Dinner
Cook and shred chicken
Peal and slice avocado's
Place avocado's, lime juice, yogurt, olive oil, and spices in a blender or food processor
Blend until well mixed
Combine with chicken in a large mixing bowl
Chill and serve with veggies