As we rush out of the house this morning or to our computers, we stop and think “what am I making for dinner tonight?” If you can’t name an item it’s time to really think, what do I have in my fridge or freezer that can make a healthy dinner.
This morning, while I was getting ready for work and making breakfast I quickly realized that I had no plan for dinner. Take out for my family is not cost effective, as we are a family of 5 and everyone inevitably wants something different. Out the crockpot came and a meal of chicken taco bowls was made in 5 minutes. How is this possible you ask? All it took was 3 frozen chicken breasts,1 sliced pepper, a can of black beans and diced tomatoes some seasoning and an entire meal was made. All I have to do when I get home is put on a pot of rice and dinner is complete.
Meal prep can be difficult. Making meals as quick and easy as you can after a long day at the office is key to success. Kitchen gadgets like crockpots and instapots can make planning (or rather not planned) meals a dinner success!
One Pot Taco Chicken
- 3 chicken breasts, frozen or thawed
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp adobo
- 2 tbsp sofrito
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 pepper sliced
Place all ingredients in a crockpot and set on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Serve with rice and enjoy!
Theresa Zangerle-McArtin is a New York State Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with experience in helping individuals to focus on nutrition in an effort to improve their overall health. She specializes in food allergies, food intolerance, digestive disorders, and irritable bowel syndrome.
To schedule an appointment with Theresa, please call #845.471.9410