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Barbecue Chicken Tostadas

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Turn leftover Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Thighs into a whole new meal with these Barbecue Chicken Tostadas. Crispy tostadas topped with saucy chicken and fresh toppings make dinner feel exciting without extra cooking. Reusing leftovers like this helps stretch your time, budget, and creativity while keeping meals interesting for the whole family.


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  1. Shred and reheat your slow cooker barbecue chicken ensuring that the chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 Degrees F.
  2. Lay out 4 tostada shells on a cookie sheet and divide ½ of the chicken onto the tostada shells and top with ½ of the mozzarella cheese.
  3. Broil the tostadas until the cheese melts.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining tostadas.
  5. Top with the diced red onion and green onion.
  6. Serve.
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BBQ Chicken Tostadas Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 tostada (96g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 150 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 300 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 12 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 12 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 220 mg 15 % Iron 0.8 mg 4 % Potassium 190 mg 4 %

Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Thighs

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This Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Thighs recipe is the perfect starting point for a stress-free week. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, you’ll have tender, flavorful chicken ready to enjoy—and ready to reuse. Cooking extra chicken at the beginning of the week saves time later and opens the door for creative leftovers, like tostadas and casseroles, that make mealtime easier and more flexible.


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  1. Remove excess fat from the chicken thighs.
  2. Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  4. Combine the barbecue sauce and water and pour over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  5. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours and ensure chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 Degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (173g) 12 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 105 mg 35 % Sodium 380 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 1.7 mg 10 % Potassium 430 mg 10 %

Southwest Tortellini Pasta Salad

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🌮🥗 Spice up your lunch with the Southwest Tortellini Pasta Salad! 🥗🌮

Need something fresh, filling, and full of flavor? This tossed-together gem hits all the notes:

✨ What’s inside
• Three-cheese tortellini
• Grilled chicken
• Corn & black beans
• Red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes & avocado
• Red onion + cilantro

✨ The zesty dressing
Made with avocado oil, lime juice, rice vinegar, garlic, chili powder & cumin — balanced with a touch of sugar. 💥

✨ Why you’ll love it

  • Great mix of protein + veggies = satisfying, yet light

  • Tex-Mex vibes make it fun & vibrant

  • Super flexible: serve it as a side, a main, or even pack it for lunch tomorrow

🕒 Takes just a little prep time and then literally toss ‘n’ go. 😋

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Salad
Dressing
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  1. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Add tortellini to a large bowl. Add cooked corn, black beans, bell pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
  3. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a resealable jar. Shake until combined. Pour the desired amount of dressing (you may not want to use it all) over the pasta and toss to coat.
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Greek Protein Bowls

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Fill your day with a vibrant Greek Protein Bowl- packed with bold Mediterranean flavors and wholesome goodness.  This power- packed bowl features air fried chicken, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions and a sprinkle of feta cheese, all served over delicious cottage cheese.  Finish your bowl with dollop of tzatziki, it is the perfect balance of fresh, filling and flavorful.  


Greek Protein Bowls
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4 bowls
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4 bowls
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Chicken
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Chicken
  1. Wash hands thoroughly.
  2. Clean and prep your area.
  3. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder and Greek seasoning.
  4. Flatten chicken to about ½ inch thick and marinate in a shallow dish or Ziploc bag for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F. Cook chicken for 7 minutes on one side and flip, cooking an additional 3-4 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees.
  6. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with Tzatziki sauce if desired.
Assemble the Bowl
  1. Mix Greek seasoning with the cottage cheese.
  2. Layer bowl with lettuce, cottage cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions and sliced chicken.
  3. Top with a tablespoon of Tzatziki, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Tzatziki sauce not included in nutritional analysis.

Greek Protien Bowl Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Bowl (556g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 11 g 14 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 520 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 20 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 14 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 46 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 267 mg 20 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 705 mg 15 %

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap

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Too hot to cook? No problem! This refreshing wrap is packed with rotisserie chicken, a zesty white bean salad, and crisp spinach—perfect for those sweltering summer days. It’s light, flavorful, and comes together in minutes without ever touching the oven.

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Marinated White Beans
Wrap
Servings: wraps
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  1. Wash hands and sanitize the preparation area.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine white beans, parsley, oregano, basil, red peppers, shallot, artichoke hearts, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  3. Cover with air-tight lid and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to develop.
  4. To assemble wraps, start by laying out tortillas.
  5. Add cooked chicken to center of tortilla, dividing evenly between each wrap.
  6. Top chicken with 1/2 cup marinated white beans.
  7. Add spinach on top of white beans.
  8. To fold wrap, fold in the left and right sides and then roll up wrap from the bottom. Cut wraps in half diagonally and serve.
  9. NOTES Wrap Storage: Wrap each chicken wrap individually or place in air-tight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve for easy, premade lunches. Marinated Bean Storage: Prepared Beans will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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