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You may be stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t hit your weight loss goals. Sure, you can’t hit up your favorite restaurants at the moment, but don’t fret. These delicious, slow cooker meals are the perfect way to keep your takeout cravings satisfied with sabotaging your weight loss.
A flavorful and simple chicken dish is a must for every household. This recipe features boneless, skinless chicken and is a cinch to bring together in a slow cooker. Best of all, it’s so versatile. It makes a delicious protein base for virtually any type of vegetable.
You’ll need:
Dried oregano
Salt
Black pepper
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Butter
Water
Lemon juice
Garlic minced
Chicken bouillon granules
Parsley
This recipe is not only delicious but budget-friendly too. It uses a large, pork shoulder roast to create a huge vat of carnitas. It’s perfect for batch cooking or a large family.
You’ll need:
Pork roast
Oranges
Onion
Lime juice
Taco seasoning
Queso fresco
Pickled onions
Cilantro
Tortillas
Perfectly Creamy Split Pea Soup
The star ingredient in this comfort dish is split peas. Split peas are full of fiber, B vitamins, and many other vital nutrients. Simmering split peas with a smokey ham give you a creamy, filling dish that’s healthy and flavorful.
You’ll need:
Olive oil
Celery, diced
Onion, diced
Carrots, peeled and diced
Garlic, minced
Chicken or vegetable stock
Red potatoes, peeled and diced
Smoked ham hock
Split peas
Bay leaves
Salt and black pepper
Tabasco
This Morrocan-style dish is full of bold flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. It’s full of lean proteins that will keep you full for hours. Serve over cauliflower rice to keep the calories and carb count down.
You’ll need:
Onion
Garlic
Carrots
Sweet potatoes
Garbanzo beans
Skinless, boneless chicken breast
Cumin
Ground turmeric
Ground cinnamon
Ground black pepper
Dried parsley
Salt
Tomatoes
What’s not to love about a hearty, steaming dish of Jambalaya? The blend of chicken, smokey sauce and shrimp with bold Cajun flavors will make your taste buds sing. A slow cooker makes this dish a cinch.
Skinless, boneless chicken breast
Andouille sausage
Diced tomatoes
Onion, chopped
Green bell pepper
Celery
Chicken broth
Dried oregano
Dried parsley
Cajun seasoning
Cayenne pepper
Dried thyme
Shrimp
