When the weather turns cooler, I start craving soups. A big bowl of soup is just the thing I need to warm me up from the inside out. During a recent cold snap, I decided that a tomato soup was just what I needed. This one turned out so good that I knew it needed a permanent place on the blog.

Easy Homemade Tomato Soup

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

45 mins

 

Author: Becky's Best Bites

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• ½ large sweet yellow onion, chopped
• 1 (28 oz.) can of tomatoes (whole peeled or crushed)
• 1½ cup low sodium vegetable stock or broth
• Pink Himalayan or sea salt, to taste
• Handful of fresh basil

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan or dutch oven.
2. Add onion and sauté for a couple minutes to begin to soften.
3. Add the tomatoes (and their juices), vegetable stock or broth and a pinch of salt.
4. Stir to combine
5. Bring to simmer
6. Cook, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Stir occasionally and begin to mash the tomatoes as they soften.
7. Add the basil and use an immersion blender to blend until almost smooth.
8. Adjust salt if needed.
9. Enjoy!

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You may want to check out some of my other popular soup recipes:

30 Minute White Chicken Chili

30 Minute Chicken Tortilla Soup

Quick Chicken-Corn-Potato Chowder

Skinny Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

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With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to spruce up your home with festive decor. If you are looking for a way to change up your decorations this year while having fun with the whole family, try filling your home with edible decorations. Creating edible decorations is easy, unique, and they will make your home smell great. 

To give you some ideas, we reached out to experts from Stafford, TX to Hamilton, ON to share their tips on how you can create edible decorations for your home this holiday season. Keep reading to see what they had to say.

Create a festive breakfast

For a festive breakfast table, try cooking pancake batter in holiday-themed metal cookie cutters. The result is a platter of beautiful, fluffy pancakes in the shapes of Christmas trees, Santas, candy canes, etc. For added flair and flavor, add eggnog to your pancake batter and top with warm maple syrup and whipped cinnamon nutmeg butter. – Trendgredient

Make aromatic ornaments with the family

Get your whole family together to make aromatic ornaments. They are fun and easy ornaments made out of just applesauce and cinnamon. Kids will love to help create these edible decorations and your house will smell amazing. – Becky’s Best Bites

Use fruit peels for a creative garland

For the holidays I love to buy a big bag of oranges. I slice them and then dry them in the oven at low heat. Not only does it make the house smell amazing but you can use them to make into Christmas tree ornaments, in a mulling spice with some wine, or string them together as garland to make the house festive. – Become Betty

Build a hot cocoa bar

One of my favorite decorations in our home during the holidays is a build your own hot cocoa bar displayed in the kitchen. From decadent hot cocoa mix and fluffy marshmallows to candy cane pieces and flavored syrups all neatly displayed in cute mason jars, a hot cocoa bar is a fun and equally delicious way to spruce up your kitchen counter. – Urban Tastebud

Create a gingerbread house strong enough to display all season

Want a gingerbread house to withstand the little ones while they are decorating? The secret to creating a strong gingerbread house is using white chocolate and freeze spray. Put the house together with melted white chocolate and then use a little freeze spray to solidify the chocolate in seconds. This way your gingerbread house can be an edible decoration that can stand strong throughout the entire holiday season. – Cake Craft Shoppe

Make your home smell amazing 

Being home for the holidays means making our home feel cozy and warm, including making the house smell as inviting as possible. I love to put thick slices of orange in a small pot of water along with cinnamon sticks and whole cloves. Then I simmer everything on low heat, adding more water as needed. This fills the house with the most delicious smell. – Taste As You Go

Decorate your Christmas tree with candy canes

It’s a tradition in my family to hang wrapped candy canes on the tree every year. My grandma would then hand out the candy canes to the kids (and some adults too) on Christmas Day. With so much variety in candy cane flavors, these edible decorations make themselves a meaningful and delicious tradition. – Erin Leonard Events

Originally published on Redfin.com

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When I am planning meals for my family, I can pretty much guarantee that if I make either pasta or tacos it’ll be enjoyed by everyone! Even my four year old daughter, will clean her plate! So when I came across this recipe from Wellplated I knew we had to give it a try!!

I made the recipe pretty much according to the original recipe but did make a few changes based on what we had on hand. I used green bell peppers and jalapenos (because we still have an abundance of them from the garden) and bumped up the spices a bit, since we like it spicy!

Here is your recipe for Cheesy Taco Pasta:

Cheesy Taco Pasta

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Cheesy Taco Pasta is a healthy, one-pan dinner recipe that brings together two fan favorites: pasta and tacos. It is an easy, one-pan meal that is loaded with Mexican flavors! Perfect for busy weeknights, ready in 30 minutes with super easy clean-up!

Author: Becky's Best Bites

Recipe type: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. ground turkey, ground chicken or lean ground beef
• 1 sweet, yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed and diced
• 1 jalapeno ribs and seeds removed and diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced, grated or pressed
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder
• 1 tsp. red pepper
• 1 tsp. coriander
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• sea salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1¾ cups water, plus more as needed
• 1 cup prepared salsa (hot, medium, mild, your favorite)
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1½ cups uncooked whole wheat pasta such as rotini, fusilli, penne, or shells
• 1 (15-ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided (colby jack, pepper jack would be great too)
• Your favorite taco toppings for serving: avocado, sour cream, cilantro, etc.

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high.
2. Add turkey, chicken or beef to the skillet, stir frequently and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until meat is starting to brown and almost cooked through
3. Add onion, peppers and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until onion is beginning to soften.
4. Add spices and cook about 30 seconds so they are fragrant.
5. Add water, salsa, tomato sauce, pasta and beans and stir to combine.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until pasta is al dente and most of the water is absorbed. (If pasta starts to get to dry during cooking, add a bit more water. You don't want it to dry out completely.)
7. Remove from heat and stir in half of the cheese. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
8. Serve with favorite taco toppings.

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You might also like to try Creamy Garlic Spinach Chicken Pasta

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Sweet and Sour Popcorn Chicken with Veggies

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

35 mins

 

Sweet and Sour Popcorn Chicken with Veggies is a healthy and easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love. It is loaded with fiber, gluten free, dairy free, loaded with protein and super yummy!

Author: Becky's Best Bites

Recipe type: Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb. raw chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Paper towels
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch (preferably GMO-free) (or arrowroot)
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• ½ tsp. ground pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion,finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper or 2 jalapenos, ribs and seeds removed & finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, grated or pressed
• ½ cup sweet thai chili sauce
• ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1 (12-oz.) bag fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• Prepared brown rice or quinoa, if desired

Instructions

1. Preheat air-fryer to 400° F (205 °C).
2. To make popcorn chicken, pat chicken dry with paper towels.
3. Add cornstarch salt and pepper to a large plastic storage bag, seal, shake to
4. combine.
5. Add chicken; seal bag and toss to coat.
6. Place chicken in air-fryer; lightly coat with spray.
7. Air-fry, shaking basket occasionally, for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden-brown and crispy.
8. While chicken cooks, heating a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil
9. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
10. Add sweet thai chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir to combine.
11. Add broccoli and carrots, stir to combine and cover
12. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender
13. When chicken has finished cooking, toss chicken in sauce and veggie mixture and stir to combine.
14. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
15. Serve over prepared brown rice or quinoa, if desired.
16. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to use any veggie side of your choice, like red cabbage or steamed spaghetti squash.
Not all air-fryers are made the same: If yours is a combination toaster oven, your
chicken will most likely take longer to cook (15 to 20 minutes). Monitor it closely until
the chicken is golden-brown and crispy. You can also bake the chicken for
20 to 25 minutes in a 350° F (180 °C) oven.

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You may also like Slow Cooker Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken

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I love that they are made from chickpeas, oats and peanut butter powder for a good amount of fiber and protein, but also low in sugar. My four year old daughter helped me make them (which she loved) and then she enjoyed them as a treat too! She has NO idea that they are good for her too! #momwin

No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

These quick and easy Cookie Dough Bites are a no-bake treat that’s high in fiber and loaded with flavor. They can be made in just five minutes. So easy and yummy for the kiddos to help and then enjoy as a snack. They’re a healthy choice when you’re craving something sweet.

Author: Becky's Best Bites

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
• ¼ cup peanut butter powder (I used chocolate peanut butter powder)
• 3 Tbsp. dry rolled oats
• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk (+ splash more if too dry - I had to do this)
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
• 3 Tbsp. cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Add chickpeas, peanut butter powder, oats, almond milk, extract,
2. sweetener, cinnamon, and salt to a food processor; blend until smooth,
3. scraping down sides as needed.
4. Transfer to a small mixing bowl. Add cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips; stir to combine.
5. Roll into 12 balls, approx. 1½ inches each. Enjoy immediately, or store
6. refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days

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This Cookie Dough Bite recipe was inspired by this recipe from the Mindset Menu Recipes.

You might also like these No-Bake Protein-Packed Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bites

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Beech-Nut® Naturals is real food for babies. They are made with real ingredients that are gently cooked. Just natural fruits and veggies and never anything artificial!

I feel like it was just yesterday that I was starting Baby Girl on solid foods… I remember being very careful to only introduce one food at a time because of possible allergic reactions and being so excited when she moved onto new foods!  Now she will be turning 3 in just a few short months and is a pretty good eater especially for a toddler. And this almost threenager demands that we get the driver buggy every time we go to Publix! If we go to Publix with my sister and her threenager twin cousins, we have to get TWO driver buggies! One time there was only one available and we had to squeeze all three in one to avoid a massive meltdown by all three of them! Fun times!

When we were eating baby food, I did try to make a lot of it myself. I wanted to control exactly what was in her food. However this wasn’t feasible all the time. I did my research and chose Beech-Nut® Naturals. They offer natural and organic products that are free from artificial preservatives, colors and flavors and are Non-GMO Project Verified. Did you know that they actually conduct over 20 rigorous tests on their purees? They test for up to 255 pesticides and heavy metals (like lead, cadmium, arsenic and others). In fact, they will actually send the produce back if it doesn’t measure up! That really impressed me and I became a loyal customer!! Go here http://bit.ly/BeechNutNaturals19 to learn more!

These days we aren’t eating baby food anymore, but Beech-Nut® Fruity Oat Bars are always in my bag!! With only 5 ingredients, they are a great portable snack that we both can agree on! They are made with real fruit and whole grains, no added sugars, dairy free and made in a peanut-free facility. She loves them and I love that they are real food ! Be sure to go here http://bit.ly/BeechNutNaturals19 to learn more!

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CAULIPOWER Chicken Tenders are the only BAKED (not fried) Chicken Tenders– which means they are the lowest calories & fat of any frozen chicken tender in the freezer aisle and you can eat the whole darn bag for only 490 calories! #NoCluckinWay! Grab your $2 coupon OFF now here: https://ooh.li/5fbad77

Toddler Approved!! Yes, you read correctly!! These CAULIPOWER Chicken Tenders are TODDLER APPROVED! We are actually pretty lucky with Baby Girl. She isn’t really that picky of a eater, but she does prefer things like chicken tenders and french fries if given the option (who wouldn’t though, am I right?). I was excited to try CAULIPOWER Chicken tenders, especially when I learned that they had 86% less fat than any other chicken tender or nugget and contain no artificial ingredients. There coating is packed with cauliflower and other gluten-free goodness. AND they are made with premium chicken that are all-natural, raised with no antibiotics ever and cage-free. That is a winning combination in my book!! I was crossing my fingers that she would like them and she does! Now they will become a staple in our freezer. Be sure to grab your $2 off coupon before you go to your local Walmart to pick some up.

They are available in original and spicy-ish. Which is perfect for our family! I loved the spicy-ish, which had great flavor but not overly spicy. Baby Girl and the hubs preferred the original. Both are definitely tasty, juicy and baked to crispy golden perfection. I served them with ranch dipping sauce, baked sweet potatoes fries and steamed broccoli for a well rounded meal which we all enjoyed. Mom and Dad even said that they were really good! This is something coming from them…they usually aren’t the biggest fan of better-for-you foods. LOL

CAULIPOWER Chicken Tenders are super easy to prepare. Just place on a baking sheet, pop in a preheated oven and cook according to package directions.

On my next Walmart run, I am stocking up on CAULIPOWER Chicken Tenders. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack. They are also perfect when my almost threenager (you know 3 going on 13: have attitude for miles, a stubborn streak, and want what they want… when they want) decides that what she doesn’t want to touch whatever else I made for dinner that night!

Be sure to grab your $2 off coupon before you go to your local Walmart to pick some up.

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Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a healthy and easy dinner using some my favorite fall food products finds, Ragu Simply Creamy Alfredo with Cauliflower & Traina Sun Dried Tomato Fruitons.

All of these awesome products were including in my Food Favorites for Fall BabbleBoxx and I am excited to welcome Fall with open arms by enjoying each one. I have made the decision to recommit to my healthy habits this Fall and these products came at the perfect time to help me with that goal.

Let’s chat a bit about each one before diving into the recipe.

1. Organic Herbal Flavored Waters from Trader Joe’s

I am back at the gym several days of the week and I have set a goal of 100 oz. of water per day. I have always been pretty good at drinking my water, but I do get tired of plain ol water sometimes. These Organic Herbal Flavored Waters from Trader Joe’s are perfect to help me achieve my daily water goal. They are super clean (eating clean is also one of my goals)! They have zero calories, zero sugar, zero sweeteners. Just water and herbs! They come in two flavors, Organic Lemon Ginger and Organic Lemongrass Spearmint and you can find them at your local Trader Joe’s.

2. Negg® Hard-Boiled Egg Peeler

I love having hard-boiled eggs on-hand for a quick and easy snack! They are a good source of protein and fit in nicely on my clean-eating plan. The problem is peeling them! It is so frustrating when you are trying to peel them and either the shells won’t come off without taking a bunch of your egg with it or the shell comes off in itty bitty pieces. The Negg® Hard-Boiled Egg Peeler is the solution! I am going to be using egg peeler on a daily basis! I definitely see deviled eggs on our holiday menus now too! It is super affordable too, only $14.95! Go HERE to grab one for yourself!

3.  The Noodle Soup Oracle Cookbook

Who doesn’t love to cuddle up with a great cookbook when the weather is getting cooler? I know I do and I expect that several people on your holiday gift lists would as well! THE NOODLE SOUP ORACLE: Hundreds of Possibilities for the World’s Favorite Comfort Food by Michele Humes is an unique cookbook. It also serves as a mix-in-match guide with quick and easy recipes. Everything from noodle soup to pho recipes are included. Get a head start on your holiday gifts HERE.

4. RAGÚ® Simply Creamy Alfredo with Cauliflower

I love a creamy alfredo sauce and I usually have a few jars in the pantry for quick alfredo recipes. However, I usually feel a little guilty about the fat and calories. This Simply Creamy Alfredo with Cauliflower is the answer to my guilt! It contains 1/2 the fat and calories of RAGÚ® Classic Alfredo Sauce because they have replaced the heavy cream with milk and cauliflower. I used it in my Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta (recipe below) but you should also try this Alfredo with Chicken and Tomato too. It sounds super yummy! Be sure to grab a couple of jars of Simply Creamy Alfredo with Cauliflower at your next trip to Walmart (it is only sold there).

5. Sun-Dried Tomato Fruitons and Sun-Dried Cherry Fruitons from Traina® Foods

I am always looking for new, fun healthy snacks. Fruitons® are my new go-to! They are sun-dried fruit with one simple ingredient – either cherries or tomatoes! You can eat them on their own, sprinkle them on your favorite foods or add to any recipe that calls for sun-dried fruit. I used the sun-dried tomatoes in my Chicken Alfredo Pasta and it was delish!!

Fall Favorites Chicken Alfredo Pasta

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Author: Becky's Best Bites

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 box (16 oz.) whole wheat penne pasta
• 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into small pieces
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium sweet yellow onion, chopped
• 3-4 fresh garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• ¼ cup Sun Dried Tomato Fruitons
• ⅓ cup dry white wine
• 1 jar (24 oz.) RAGÚ® Simply Creamy Alfredo with Cauliflower
• Grated Parmesan Cheese for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions to al dente, adding asparagus during the last two minutes of cooking. Reserve ½ cup of the starchy cooking water, drain and return to hot pot.
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Once hot, add the chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes.
4. Add onion and garlic and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the onion is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
5. Add Sun Dried Tomato Fruitons and wine and bring to a boil and reduce by half.
6. Add the RAGÚ® Simply Creamy Alfredo with Cauliflower, stir to combine and heat through.
7. Stir the sauce with the starchy cooking water, hot pasta and asparagus.
8. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese.

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So tell me which one of these products would you be most interested in trying first? Do you have any new goals for the Fall season?

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Don’t let the word “Sriracha” in this recipe title scare you off. You can use just a little bit of sriracha for flavor if heat/spicy isn’t your thing. Or you can use more (like we do) if you do enjoy some good heat in your food;) The cream cheese also tones down the heat of the sriracha.

The inspiration for this Slow Cooker Creamy Sriracha Chicken came from one of our all time favs! It makes regular appearances on our football season game day spreads and our weeknight rotations: Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sliders. My sister had told me that her mother-in-law makes my recipe but serves it on baked potatoes instead of slider rolls. I thought that sounded yummy and wanted to try it out.

It had been a while since I had made my sliders, but I just went by memory when I went to make this dish. We usually always have buffalo sauce, but for some reason we were out. I didn’t feel like going to the store, so I went with what we had on-hand Sriracha. I also totally forgot about the ranch packet I still like the way it turned out.

I have figured out this little hack for cooking potatoes in the slow cooker. I place a piece of aluminum foil over the food that I am cooking in the slow cooker. I place the potatoes on the aluminum foil, add some salt and pepper and a splash of chicken stock (to keep the potatoes moist). I cook the potatoes in the slow cooker with the other food. The potatoes don’t get mushy (like they would if they were down in with the other food) and steam perfectly! Check out my IG story below for a visual.

We loved this Slow Cooker Creamy Sriracha Chicken over red potatoes! You could certainly serve it in slider rolls, over brown rice or quinoa, or over a salad!?! Did I go too far with the salad? Hmmm…not sure

Here is your recipe for Slow Cooker Creamy Sriracha Chicken:

Slow Cooker Creamy Sriracha Chicken

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

8 hours

Total time

8 hours 10 mins

 

Slow Cooker Creamy Sriracha Chicken is an easy one-pot dinner perfect for those crazy weeknights. The whole family will love it because you can control the heat level by how much or little sriracha you add. The creaminess from the cream cheese mellows out the heat as well. It is served over red potatoes steamed right in the slow cooker so the cleanup is easy peasy.

Author: Becky's Best Bites

Serves: 6

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN

• 1 medium to large sweet yellow onion, sliced
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1.5 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
• 8 oz. reduced fat cream cheese
• 1 tbsp. to ½ cup (depending on how spicy you like it) Sriracha
• sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp. fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley or basil are nice), chopped (optional)

FOR THE POTATOES

• 8-10 Red Potatoes, washed
• sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• splash of chicken stock

Instructions

FOR THE CHICKEN

1. Place a slow cooker liner in the base of a slow cooker or spray generously with nonstick spray.
2. Add sliced onion and garlic to slow cooker.
3. Top with chicken breasts.
4. Add cream cheese, sriracha, salt and pepper
5. Cook on low for 8 hours or 4 hours on high
6. Stir to combine and shred the chicken
7. Serve over potatoes, rice or quinoa. Or in slider rolls or over a salad.
8. Have the Sriracha available for those who would like to add more spice.
9. Top with chopped fresh herbs, if using

FOR THE POTATOES

1. Place a piece of aluminum foil over the chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
2. Add potatoes, salt, pepper and chicken broth
3. Cover and cook with the chicken mixture.

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I have found some amazing #GoodEats for my busy mom life that align with my wellness goals. Evol Portabella & Goat Cheese Ravioli, Healthy Choice Grain Free Power Bowls Spicy Black Bean & Chicken , Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Chicken Tikka Masala and Udi’s Sweet Potato Crust Chicken BBQ Pizza fit perfectly into my lifestyle and are delicious and very high quality!

This is a truly busy season of life! I feel like I am constantly on the go. School has already started back in our area and Baby Girl in preschool (can you believe she is already 2 1/2!?!). Kids around here have been back to school for almost a month already! She goes only part time but there is pickup and dropoff. Unfortunately we have already had a stomach virus and croup, so there has been multiple doctor’s visits and pharmacy trips. She is also starting dance classes next week! I can’t wait to see her in her dance clothes!! That will be soooo cute!

In the few hours that she is at school, I am trying to keep up with my blogging and influencer work. Now that we are rolling into fall, there are more opportunities so I have definitely been busier. Which is a good thing, but I was finding it hard to make the time for a good lunch. Do crackers and hummus or a cheese stick count as a good lunch??

So I was so excited when my #GoodEats Box arrived! I opened it to find that I had four yummy sounding meals to try: Evol Portabella & Goat Cheese Ravioli, Healthy Choice Grain Free Power Bowls Spicy Black Bean & Chicken , Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Chicken Tikka Masala and Udi’s Sweet Potato Crust Chicken BBQ Pizza. I couldn’t wait to try them and I was excited that it would be easy to enjoy them while doing my blogging/influencer work!

Healthy Choice Grain Free Power Bowls Spicy Black Bean & Chicken combines pulled all-natural chicken breast with black beans and vegetables, and is served on top of riced cauliflower with a spicy chili sauce topped with cotija cheese. So yummy and tastes very high quality!

Healthy Choice Grain Free Power Bowls are a reliable source of fiber and protein, providing 18 – 20 grams of protein and 5 -7 grams of fiber per bowl. Each variety is grain free, gluten free, fits a low carb lifestyle, and provides a nutrient-dense combination of leafy greens, colorful vegetables, lean proteins and riced cauliflower.

Evol Portabella & Goat Cheese Ravioli tasted like a meal from a high-end Italian restaurant!

When you’re looking for a quick, crave-worthy vegetarian meal, look no further than this portabella & goat cheese ravioli. Raviolis stuffed with portabella mushrooms, goat cheese and romano & ricotta cheeses combined with crimini mushrooms, red bell peppers, spinach and an insanely tasty creamy basil sauce will leave you wanting for nothing. Well…maybe more raviolis…but thankfully it is portioned perfectly!

Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Chicken Tikka Masala comes with this fun steamer tray! You steam the food and then stir it into the sauce. Brillant!

You will discover an instant classic with this Indian-inspired dish. Enjoy chicken breast, chickpeas, carrots, peas and tomatoes smothered in a tikka masala sauce over a bed of riced cauliflower. All ingredients are real and minimally processed, so what are you waiting for? Believe me, you want to try this one sooner than later. 

Udi’s BBQ Flavored Chicken Pizza has crust made from sweet potatoes and is topped with delicious mozzarella and smoked gouda cheese, sweet BBQ sauce, and white meat chicken. It’s gluten free and grain free. Go on, dig in! I certainly did! I couldn’t believe how yummy this pizza was! I might have eaten the whole thing in one sitting?!? Please don’t tell

To say that I was impressed by all four of these meals would be an understatement. I will certainly be stocking my freezer (once Hurricane Dorian passes of course) with these meals. I also want to try more varieties from each of these brands. Now let me ask you, which do you want to try first? Please let me know in the comments, I love hearing from you.

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