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Salsa Verde Pork

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Life can get hectic, and planning weekly meals isn’t always easy. That’s why this Salsa Verde Pork recipe is a game-changer! Cook it in your slow cooker during the day, and when you get home, you’ll have two delicious options ready to go. Serve it up as flavorful Salsa Verde Pork Tacos or transform it into a hearty Green Chili Pork Stew. Either way, you’ll have dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less—fast, easy, and full of flavor!

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  1. Either place a slow cooker liner in the slow cooker or spray with nonstick cooking spray
  2. Place the sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add the country style pork ribs on top of the onions
  4. Then pour the salsa verda over the pork.
  5. Cover with slow cooker lid and cook on low for 6 -8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Once done pull out the pork and discard the bones. Shred the pork and add back to the slow cooker to combine with juices.
  7. Enjoy as is or use in either the Salsa Verda Pork Street Tacos or the Green Chili Pork Stew recipes.
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Salsa Verda Pork Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (155g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 250 mg 11 % Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 24 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 29 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 476 mg 10 %

Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken

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Need a bold, no-fuss dinner for a busy night? Let your slow cooker do the work with this Spicy Peanut Chicken! It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect served over rice or noodles.

  • Toss everything in before work
  • Come home to a warm, protein-packed meal
  • Kid-friendly with just the right amount of spice!

Make dinner stress-free and delicious.

Slow Cooker Spicy Peanut Chicken
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  1. In a slow cooker place the chicken, onion, garlic, and jalapeno.
  2. In a small bowl combine the peanut butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chicken. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
  4. When ready to serve, stir in the lime juice, cilantro and peanuts. Serve with extra fresh chopped jalapenos for extra spice!
Recipe Notes

Spicyi Peanut Chicken Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 ounces (178g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 460 mg 20 % Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 0.9 mg 6 % Potassium 560 mg 10 %

Fajita Street Tacos

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Fajita Street Tacos offer a flavorful and convenient way to enjoy Mexican-style tacos at home. Featuring slow-cooked chicken seasoned with traditional spices, these tacos are tender and rich in flavor. This versatile recipe is perfect for busy families, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals in both spring and fall.

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  1. Either spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or line with a liner.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, chicken broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and green chilis to the slow cooker. Stir to combine
  3. Add chicken thighs and stir. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours and on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. Once done remove chicken and shred with two forks. Add back to the slow cooker and stir to mix with the remaining juices.
  5. To warm the corn tortilla, use a dry-skillet over medium heat. Add a tortilla and heat for 15 to 30 seconds on each side or until warm and toasty brown spots on it.
  6. To serve: top the tortilla with the chicken fajita mixture, 2 tablespoons of cheese and a squeeze of lime.
Recipe Notes

Chicken Tacos Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 tacos (253g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 420 mg 18 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 25 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 152 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 352 mg 8 %

Green Enchilada Soup

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This Green Enchilada Soup is a comforting flavorful dish inspired by the tangy, savory flavors of green enchiladas.  Made with shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, broth and green verde salsa, it’s creamy, mildly spicy soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days.


Green Enchilada Soup
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  1. Clean and wipe your area.
  2. In a crock pot add chicken breasts, green enchilada sauce, salsa verde, chicken broth and northern beans
  3. About 30 minutes before serving remove chicken and shred.
  4. Add shredded chicken back to the crock pot and add the cream cheese and milk.
  5. Let cream cheese melt and stir until mixed well.
  6. Serve 1 cup of soup on a bowl and top with a sprinkle of Monterey jack cheese.
  7. Enjoy!
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Crock Pot Green Enchilada Chicken Soup Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 230 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 540 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 28 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 80 mg 6 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 680 mg 15 %

Chili

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Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated.  By using some staples in your kitchen – ground beef from the freezer, canned tomatoes, and beans along with spices from the pantry and a slow cooker this chili will be ready for you when you walk in the door. This hearty comfort food is perfect any time of the year.

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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse fresh vegetables under cool running water and rinse can lids before opening.
  2. In a medium skillet brown the ground beef along with the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Once ground beef is browned add it to the slower cooker.
  3. To the slow cooker, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, pinto and black beans, beef broth, chili pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Stir to combine.
  4. Turn slower cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours to cook or LOW for 8 to 10 hours to cook.
  5. To serve top each serving of chili with 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese.
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