Instant Pot shredded chicken is so easy to make that it practically prepares itself. (No Instant Pot? No problem. Make Crockpot Shredded Chicken instead.) Shredded Chicken in the Instant Pot is one of my favorite ways to make chicken—I’m not sure how I ever lived without it before this year. You can go from raw, bland […]
This cilantro corn pasta salad quickly became a favorite dinner in my house over the summer! It’s definitely one you want to make. It’s bursting with fresh flavors, textures, and tons of nutritious veggies. The kids and M all love this dish so much that the entire bowl (8 servings—almost 3 pounds of food!) disappeared […]
These healthy shredded chicken tacos are insanely delicious and take less than 15 minutes of hands-on time to prepare. What’s not to love?! To make shredded chicken, you can use 1) a slow cooker (aka Crockpot), or 2) an Instant Pot (aka pressure cooker). The recipe to turn your shredded chicken into tacos is in […]
Today, I’m sharing my favorite way to meal prep chicken for fantastic meals all week long. While I love a crispy, butter-covered roasted chicken in the oven as much as the next all-American girl, I also want ways to enjoy healthy meals that don’t have a ton of oil to keep them light and my […]
This Pesto Pasta with Chicken recipe is one of my favorite 1-pot dishes to create a nutritious meal that not only fills everyone up, but also tastes delicious, too. This dish is quick, pretty simple to make, and is flexible depending on what you have on hand and what you like to eat. You can […]
When I have less than 10 minutes to make something healthy for breakfast, and I’m also craving something warm and comforting, this easy bagel breakfast sandwich is what I make over and over again. With around 25 grams of protein, I feel good knowing I’m starting the day right! This recipe was featured in my […]
This summer chicken salad is packed with 30 grams of protein per serving (and it’s delicious!), so if you’re keeping up with your protein intake and like to eat good food, this one is definitely for you. I call this my “Never-Get-Tired-of-It Summer Salad” because it’s on repeat in my kitchen all season long. We […]
During a recent trip to NYC, I stumbled upon an incredibly delicious high-protein smoothie at Juice Generation that I couldn’t get enough of — The Peanut Butter Split Smoothie! It’s a simple yet crave-worthy protein smoothie, and I knew I had to recreate it at home. After a few tweaks, I’ve come up with a […]
This chipotle beef barbacoa recipe will make you excited to cook at home! It’s proof that a few simple ingredients can transform something ordinary into extraordinary. We use chipotle peppers in adobo sauce for that distinct smokey, savory, bold flavor. The title also has a second meaning—this shredded beef recipe tastes a lot like the food chain […]
This beef stew recipe is comforting and packed with lean protein, flavor, and good nutrition. It’s hands-down the best beef stew recipe I’ve ever had at home! This is the classic beef stew my mom used to make, with a few additions to amp up the flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and four […]