Salsa Chicken in the Slow Cooker

by contributing writer SnoWhite

Salsa chicken in the slow cooker is an incredibly easy dinner to prepare for your family.  Toss in some pineapple and black beans and serve over brown rice.

It’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo and works great during warm months when you don’t want to heat up your house by making dinner.

Salsa Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Salsa Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 4-5 chicken breasts
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar of salsa (mild, or spicy)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can of black beans
  • 1 (14 ounce) can of pineapple (rings, chunks or tidbits)

Instructions

  1. Place 4-5 chicken breasts in the bottom of a lightly greased slow cooker.
  2. Pour one jar of salsa over the chicken.
  3. Pour in one can of pineapple (juice included).
  4. Drain and rinse one can of black beans; add to the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours.
  6. Serve warm over rice.
http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/salsa-chicken-in-the-slow-cooker/

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Lemon Garlic Tilapia

by contributing writer Kristia

This Lemon Garlic Tilapia dish is an easy weeknight meal that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Tilapia is a light fish that goes well with steamed vegetables and rice.

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Ingredients

  • 4 tilapia filets
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Heat a small sauté pan over low heat.
  3. Add butter and melt.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
  5. Add lemon juice. Stir well.
  6. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. Prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  8. Place the tilapia in the dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  9. Pour the lemon garlic sauce over the fish and bake for 20 minutes or until fish is white and flakes when poked with a fork.
  10. Top with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/lemon-garlic-tilapia/

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