LUNCH
Barbecue Chicken and Onions
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 4 to 6 hours on low
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
● 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
● 1 large onion, sliced
● 1½ cups Barbecue Sauce
Directions:
- In the slow cooker, combine the chicken, onion, and barbecue sauce. Stir to mix well.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours and serve.
Nutrition: Calories: 262 Total Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 100mg Sodium: 411mg Potassium: 843mg Carbs: 19g Fiber: 1g Protein: 42g
Lemon-Thyme Chicken
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 to 7 hours on low
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
● 1 small onion, sliced
● 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
● 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
● 1/3 Cup low-sodium chicken broth
● Zest of 1 lime
● 2 garlic cloves, minced
● 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
● 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
● ½ teaspoon salt
● 1 lemon, sliced
● 3 to 4 thyme sprigs
Directions:
- Spread the onion in the bottom of the slow cooker, and place the chicken thighs on top.
- In an average bowl, mix the chopped fresh thyme, broth, lime zest, garlic, olive oil, pepper, and salt. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and top with a layer of lemon slices.
- Cook on low for 5 to 7 hours.
- Garnish with springs of fresh thyme and serve.
Nutrition: Calories: 294 Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 190mg Sodium: 398mg Potassium: 44mg Carbs: 3g Fiber: 1g Protein: 45g
Chicken Fajitas
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 to 6 hours on low
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
● 2½ cups salsa
● 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
● 1 onion, sliced
● 2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced
● 2 tablespoons Homemade Fajita Blend
Directions:
- Spread the salsa over the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the chicken, onion, bell peppers, and fajita blend, and stir to mix well.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours and serve.
