Monday, June 9, 2014

Chicken burritos are healthy?! Absolutely!

Homemade Taco Seasoning

1 TBSP chili powder
. tsp garlic powder
. tsp onion powder
. tsp crushed red pepper flakes
. tsp dried oregano
. tsp paprika
1 . tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
Mix all ingredients together and store in an air tight container at room temp. 3-4 TBSP of this seasoning easily replaces the store bought variety that often contains a lot more sodium. 


Slow Cooker Chicken Burritos

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat 
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce (No Sugar Added)
. cup salsa
1 package Low Sodium Taco Seasoning or 3 -4 TBSP Homemade Taco Seasoning
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
2 cloves minced garlic
Place chicken in slow cooker. Pour remaining ingredients on top of chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through. 
Serve over lettuce for a Tex-Mex inspired salad using the extra juice as a dressing or creating your own using some olive oil, lemon/lime juice, and taco seasoning. 

Burrito or Salad Topping Suggestions: Black Beans (rinsed and drained), tomatoes, lettuce, black olives, salsa, avocado (make an avocado spread by mashing the avocado with some lemon juice)

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