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Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken (3 Ingredients)

March 12, 2020 by Nicole Leave a Comment

Stupid-Easy Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Kitchen - Only three ingredients needed to make this easy shredded Mexican chicken. Just pop it in the slow cooker and you'll have a delicious, flavorful chicken recipe. #chickenrecipe #chicken #slowcookerrecipe #recipe #slowcooker

This shredded Mexican chicken recipe was originally published in 2015 and has been updated with fresh new imagery. It’s still one of my most popular recipes, but I actually don’t eat meat anymore. (More on that change here if you’re interested.) I do cook it for Joe though, and I turn to this one because it’s so easy!

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I mentioned this recipe in passing in another post, but it deserves its own as well in case anyone missed it. In general, I don’t like meat, but even I will find myself standing over the crock pot eating this easy slow cooker shredded Mexican chicken by the forkful because it’s so juicy and flavorful.

This “recipe” really just involves you dumping three ingredients into a slow cooker and then getting on with your day. It’s a food prepper’s dream! I’ll make a big batch at the start of the week and then have it on hand for taco salads, Mexican-flavored quinoa bowls, spicy breakfast skillets—the list goes on.

3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Chicken

This shredded Mexican chicken recipe goes great in this Chicken & Corn Quinoa Bowl recipe. You could also easily add it to this Stuffed Bell Pepper recipe. If you’re entertaining a large group, try a make-your-own taco bar with this as a filling option!

The obvious use for this juicy Mexican flavored chicken is in tacos, fajitas, burritos and nachos. I also love making flavorful Buddha bowls with it, like I did with these Shredded Mexican Chicken & Corn Quinoa Bowls. This is one of those simple, staple recipes you can return to week after week. Maybe you’re a college student cooking on a budget or a busy mom trying to prepare dinner for the family ahead of time.

Pin this puppy now and try out the recipe next time you meal prep for the week!

xo Nicole

Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Recipes Tagged With: shredded chicken, slow cooker

Vegan Mango Curry

April 14, 2019 by Nicole 1 Comment

This vegan mango curry is absolutely delicious! The sweetness of the mango is a yummy twist on this old favorite. I made it earlier this week at home, and then cooked it again last night for my grandparents (I’m visiting them in Naples this week). It was a crowd pleaser!

As pictured, I serve it over rice and add crispy tofu. If you don’t care about the recipe being vegan, you could replace tofu with chicken or the animal protein of your choice. And rice can be subbed out for any grain.

In colder months, I love making curry with butternut squash or sweet potato. Mango is a fun way to bring the recipe into the warmer months. This vegan mango curry recipe makes 4 servings, but if you’re cooking for just one or two, I’d still make the full batch. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and taste delicious when reheated. The tofu won’t be quite as crispy, but everything else reheats great.

Similar(ish) Recipes to Try

If you’re a curry fan, I also have this One-Pot Sweet Potato Quinoa Curry with Zoodles recipe on the site. Gotta love how easy the clean up is with one-pot meals! And if you’re looking for more creative ways to cook with mango, I have these dinner recipes:

Before I wrap up this post, I want to wish everyone running the Boston Marathon tomorrow the best of luck! When I ran it a few years ago, I was crippled with fundraising stress and anxiety leading up to race day. If you’re in that same boat, I want to assure you that the feeling of crossing that finish line will make it worth it. In fact, the high of finishing just may trick you into signing up for another marathon. 😉

xo Nicole

Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Sweet Potato Overnight Oats

March 10, 2019 by Nicole 2 Comments

These sweet potato overnight oats are DELICIOUS. They’re the perfect make-ahead breakfast, are packed with flavor, and will keep you satisfied until lunch. This recipe makes 2 servings or 1 really big-ass serving. If it’s a week when I’m teaching a ton in addition to doing my own daily workouts, I’ll eat the whole thing (#bottomlesspit). But otherwise, I’ll do half and then eat the second half later in the day or the following morning.

I like to prepare these sweet potato overnight oats on an evening I’m already roasting sweet potatoes for dinner. You only need a 1/4 cup of sweet potato puree for recipe, so it’d be silly to just roast a sliver of a potato. Roast the whole thing, eat most of it for dinner and save the rest for breakfast!

The recipe is easily customizable. You could even replace the sweet potato puree with pumpkin puree! Swap pecans for your favorite nut. You could use your favorite dairy-free milk or even milk milk. And if you only have vanilla almond milk on hand, use that but omit the vanilla extract. Chia seeds are optional, but I love the texture they add. And if you’re not a fan of raisins, just omit them. If you want a less sweet breakfast, only use half the maple syrup or omit it altogether.

If you love this sweet potato overnight oats recipe, I have a couple other similar recipes you should check out:

Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats – my go-to!
Blueberry Muffin Overnight Oats – adding lemon zest to oatmeal might sound weird, but trust me—yummy!

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and overnight oats are so convenient. You can prep them ahead of time, and you can take them with you to work, no reheating or assembling required. Give this recipe a try this week and let me know what you think!

xo Nicole

Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: oatmeal, overnight oats