Shredded Chicken Taco's Ole!

Today was one of those days when I try a new recipe and think...how is it possible I've been selling Tastefully Simple for over 9 years and never tried this?  Not only were these taco's FABULOUS, but there was NO work involved other than placing everything in the slow cooker and turning it on!  (And the kids didn't even try to pick out the black beans or tomatoes)

Shredded Chicken Taco's Ole!
Ingredients
3-4 chicken breasts
1 jar Tastefully Simple Corn, Black Bean Salsa
1 large spoonful sour cream
soft tortilla shells
avocado, lettuce, cheese, etc.

Directions
Place chicken breasts in slow cooker and pour entire jar of Corn, Black Bean Salsa over top.  Turn slow cooker on low for 6 hours.  Just before serving, shred chicken with fork and stir in a large spoonful of sour cream.  Add your favorite toppings.  DELISH!

Cranberry Apple Wild Rice Casserole

Last November I posted my favorite stuffing recipe using Tastefully Simple's Creamy Wild Rice Soup.  This recipe is a casserole using similar ingredients.  Now, you may be thinking...cranberries, apples and wild rice?  Believe me...they work wonderfully together!

Cranberry Apple Wild Rice Casserole
 
Ingredients
Tastefully Simple Creamy Wild Rice Soup Mix
5 cups hot water
14 oz. seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 large unpeeled, chopped Granny Smith apple
2 cups cooked, cubed turkey or chicken
3 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Prepare soup as directed on package with water; cook 30 minutes. Place breadcrumbs into bowl, add cranberries, apple and meat. Lightly beat eggs; pour over dry mixture. Mix well. Pour soup over stuffing mixture. Mix thoroughly and place in a large greased baking dish; season to taste. Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour. Remove cover for last 15 minutes. Makes 4-5 servings.

I have Creamy Wild Rice Soup in stock should you need to purchase some - or as always you can order directly from my website www.tastefullysimple.com/web/kkeninger.

Mmmm....Slow Cooker Tender Pot Roast!

Happy New Year!  I officially hit the 'sugar wall' a few days ago, and am ready to get back on track with some healthy eating.  I do enjoy indulging over the holidays, but by the time New Years hits - my body is always telling me ENOUGH!  I generally take a break from cooking much the week between Christmas and New Years, and after a week of eating out - the entire family is ready for home cooked meals also!

However, considering today is still a 'holiday' in our household, that means a no fuss meal was on list.  This January and February I'm showcasing a Slow Cooker Meal Plan with my Tastefully Simple parties.  I've been working on this for the past couple months - trying new recipes, deciding which ones were worthy of the list, etc. 

So, for today's meal, I picked one of my favorites that's extremely low maintenance.  Tender Pot Roast with potato, carrot and onion.  If you'd like to try this for yourself and you don't have any of the sauce on hand, contact me and I can hook you up!  (Or you can always order directly from my website too.  www.tastefullysimple.com/web/kkeninger)

Slow Cooker Tender Pot Roast
2-3 pound beef roast (whatever your preference or what's on sale!)
1 jar Tastefully Simple Tender Pot Roast Sauce
5-6 potatoes, peeled and quartered (I prefer yukon gold)
carrots (I used baby carrots - no peeling!)
1 onion, chunked

Place roast and entire jar of sauce in Slow Cooker.  Cook on low 6-8 hours.  Last couple hours add potatoes, carrots and onion.  It's that easy and oh so good!