Got a crock pot? (say yes...or if not, get one. You can get a decent one for under $40 at Target. Or, get a really old one for free from your boyfriend's mom. That's what I did, it works just as well.) Excellent.
You're already off to a great start to making easy, awesome meals.
My latest crock pot endeavor involves five ingredients. Yes, five. Even better, it requires about five minutes of your time.
1. three or four frozen chicken breasts, depending on size and how meaty you want this to turn out
2. one bag of frozen corn
3. one can of black beans, drained. try to find a kind that are a little more interesting than just plain. i really like Kuner's of Colorado Jalepeño Black Beans with Lime Juice--super flavorful, and not at all overly spicy! I made my latest batch with plain ones and it was a little less awesome than it's been in the past.
4. a jar of your favorite salsa. the bigger the jar the saucier this'll turn out. i usually just use a 16 or 24 oz jar of medium Tostito's and it's great, but i'm sure that something more exciting would be even better!
5. a can of diced green chiles
Throw all this in your crock pot before you leave for work in the morning (I usually have my heat set to low, but that can be adjusted depending on how long your work day is) and by the time you come home your kitchen will smell wonderful and you'll have a delicious, healthy meal that you barely lifted a finger for. The chicken shreds itself while it's cooking and the flavors mix together in a fantastic way. Serve over white or brown rice or quinoa, or just eat! (okay, so that's a sixth ingredient)
This will become a favorite, I promise.
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