Crock Pot Salsa Chicken & Homemade Tortillas

Have I told ya'll how obsessed I am with my crockpot these days? It's just SO easy, its unbelievable! I have made this awesome chicken at least 3 times recently & its delicious. So moist & flavorful with just enough spice. It calls for 4 ingredients I usually have on hand & its been perfect in tacos. You could also serve it over a salad or rice also. I usually throw this in the crockpot with a crockpot liner the night before & place the whole thing in the fridge overnight. Then I can turn it on before work or you could come home and turn it on during lunch. This would be great for a party or get-together too! I am loving this so much I may try it with pork next!

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken
Makes enough for 3-4 adults, easily doubles!

• 2 chicken breasts- fresh or frozen is fine
• 1/2 packet taco seasoning
• 1/2 can condensed chicken soup
• 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa- I like it hot!
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Line your crockpot with a crockpot liner to prevent sticking- these are amazing! Place all ingredeints except sour cream in pot (no need to stir) and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 5 hours. Shred chicken with a fork (I didn't have to remove it from the pot to do this) & add sour cream. Mix until combined and continue heating on low while you prepare the rest of your meal (tortillas, cheese, lettuce, beans, etc.).

The first time I made this I didn't have any tortillas so I used Freida Loves Bread's quick recipe to make my own- delicious. I didn't take photos of the process, but she does a great job of showing the step-by-step instructions on her blog.

Yum! Enjoy!

Taco Salad

When I went to California, my Mimi had a delicious Taco Salad dinner waiting for my mom and I when we arrived from the airport. I was starving, and it was delicious! I couldn't believe I hadn't thought to make something like this before, and when I was still thinking about it when I got back to Austin, I knew I had to make it! It's so easy, and there's no real recipe. Use whatever ingredients you have on hand or you like best. You can use tortilla chips instead of corn chips, but I really like the flavor and crunch these offer. The leftovers from this even taste delicious. You just re-heat the meat and beans in the microwave and take all the fresh stuff from the fridge. Mimi had some El Tortito's salad dressing that was extra tasty on top too, but there is no El Tortio's in Texas. Sad day. I was fine just using salsa though.

No beans in this version though. Avocados and olives are nice too!

Taco Salad

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup your favorite salsa
• Fritos corn chips
• 1 bag lettuce- I like romaine
• a few green onions, sliced
• a few sprigs of cilantro, torn
• corn, if you have it
• 1 can black or refried beans, warmed up on the stove
• shredded cheese
• sour cream
• extra salsa/dressing for garnish

Cook the ground beef according to the directions on the taco packet. When it calls for 3/4 cup water, substitute 1/2 salsa + 1/4 cup water. Place corn chips on bottom of plate. Add meat and beans. Add remaining toppings, as desired. IT's really fun to let everyone "make their own plate."

Enjoy!