Crockpot Buffalo Shredded Chicken

I had a whole chicken in my freezer and wasn't quite sure what I should do with the meat once it was thawed. I'd seen some of my fellow coaches and challengers posting about buffalo chicken, and I wanted to try it out. It is so good! And since the recipe calls for plain Greek Yogurt instead of cream cheese or sour cream or something else another recipe might use, it is clean and healthy and full of protein!

And on top of being delicious, the chicken is really easy to divide up and put in individual containers to take to work with me. I usually mix it wth 1/2 c cooked rice and then have some broccoli or another veggie on the side. It's very filling and really yummy! And it honestly isn't that hot (spicy). Raelyn will eat some without complaint when it is cold. But, I know that everyone has a different sensitivity to spicy foods, so I'll let you be your own judge. :)

Everything in the Crockpot

Ingredients:

2lb chicken breast
1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1/2 c Frank's Hot Sauce
1 tsp chopped garlic (more or less depending on your taste)
1/2 c chopped onion
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Directions:
Place everything in a crock pot and ensure it is mixed well and that the chicken is completely covered in the liquid. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4, stirring occasionally. At the end, use a fork to start shredding the chicken (I then use a wire whisk to really shred it) and mix it all together well.

You can serve this as a party dip, with rice, on a salad or sandwich, or plain. Get creative! I personally enjoy it both hot and cold.

The Finished, Shredded Product!

Easy Taco Seasoning Recipe

In our house, we do a lot of cooking with taco seasoning. It usually goes on meat, but sometimes I'll even put it in quinoa while it's cooking to give it a bit more flavor. I double up the recipe and keep it in a container for easy use. Old, cleaned Gerber jars work perfectly. :) I don't always put Cayenne in the mix if I know Raelyn will be eating what I make. She's not much of a fan of spicy foods. Maybe she'll acquire a taste as she gets older!

Ingredients (pictured below)

• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

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My Favorite Snack: Yogurt & Apple

My snacks from day to day don't really see much variety. I like to keep them simple--makes meal planning simpler! I used to always put frozen blueberries in my yogurt, but lately, I've found that having a crispy apple cut up and added instead is delightful! For yogurt, my go-to is Oikos Triple Zero. It is called Triple Zero because it has 0 fat, 0 added sugar, and 0 artificial sweeteners. The sweetener is from stevia leaf extract. My favorite flavor for this snack is the Vanilla.

What it takes:
3/4c Greek yogurt
1 apple chopped into small bits
dash of cinnamon, to taste

It's a great snack for the kids, too. Raelyn loves it! I definitely sit with her to make sure she doesn't shove a whole spoonful of apple into her mouth, but she does well with it. So here's a nice, tasty snack idea for you!