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Mediterranean Chicken Crock Pot Recipe

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The colder weather is finally here in Texas and that makes me super happy! I am so ready for sweaters, hot chocolate, and yummy comfort food! This is the time of year that I dust off my crockpot and start meal prepping my dinners. There is nothing like a good dump and go recipe that is easy and tasty.

I recently found this amazing Mediterranean chicken recipe and had to try it. This is a very delicious chicken dish but I do have some recommendations and side notes. I will have them in the directions below so you can be sure to have this recipe come out amazing and full of flavor. I hope you enjoy if you try it let me know!

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Mediterranean Crockpot Chicken

Mediterranean Crockpot Chicken, a super easy dump and go recipe full of flavor!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken, crockpot, dump and go, mediterrean
Servings: 4
Calories:
Author: pgu

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 medium to large chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp crushed garlic
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 lemon or 2 tbsp of lemon juice
  • 1 jar roasted red peppers
  • 1 can olives black or green
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 packet dry Italian seasonings

Instructions

  • Season each chicken breast with black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder on both sides and place at the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Pour the juice of one lemon over chicken or a few squirts of lemon juice.
  • Open and pour the packet of Italian seasonings onto the top of the chicken. Make sure to get it on all of the chicken breasts.
  • Scoop the garlic and the capers on top of the chicken
  • Add in the additional ingredients of red peppers, onion, olives, and sundried tomatoes.
  • I would recommend adding a bit more lemon juice, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the top of the ingredients and then cook on high for 4 hours. You can also cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Notes

Make sure to season the chicken well and pour the Italian seasoning packet onto the chicken. I poured mine on top after I added in all the ingredients and the chicken came out a bit bland.
Make sure you also add the lemon to the chicken and again on top of all ingredients. Very tasty but may need to add in pepper and garlic a bit here and there.
Season to taste!
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Low Carb Turkey Chili

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Low Carb Turkey Chili

The cold fall weather is here and now is the time to start thinking about comfort food! I love easy and delicious meals that I can meal prep for the week. The good thing about chili is that you can cook a large batch for the week or freeze it for later. I am always on the lookout for yummy low carb recipes and I found a great Turkey Chili that will be great for anyone watching their carbs or just looking for a new healthy chili recipe to try. Enjoy!

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Low Carb Turkey Chili

Delicious Low Carb Turkey Chili
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, turkey
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 4
Calories
Author pgu

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cummin
  • 3lbs Turkey Ground Meat
  • 1 tsp pressed garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 orange bell pepper
  • 2 8oz Cans of Rotel
  • 1 White Onion
  • shredded cheddar cheese(optional)
  • Sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  • Pour olive oil in pan and add in the fresh pressed garlic
  • Saute the garlic in the pan and then add in the turkey meat
  • Ground the turkey meat until cooked through ( 3 to 5 minutes)
  • turn on the crockpot and turn to high
  • add in the meat and seasonings to the crockpot
  • chop up the onion and peppers and place them in the crock pot (leave some of the onions for toppings)
  • Set the chili on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for up to 8 hours
  • Top with remaining onions and cheddar cheese and serve!

Notes

use crockpot on high 4 to 5 hours. You can also cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Be sure not to over cook or burn. Save of the chopped onions for toppings and be sure to have some sour cream or cheese as well! Enjoy!!
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Low Carb Zucchini Ravioli

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In the Mood for Italian and on a low carb or keto diet? This recipe will be an excellent way to incorporate a low carb version of an Italian classic to your dinner recipes! This recipe is very easy to make and only takes about 15 minutes! The hardest part is slicing the zucchini noodles. Use a good peeler or a good slicing knife. If you have a mandolin that may be better. The point is to get good thin noodles. Start with at least four or five just to make sure you have enough. I only had three and messed up and was down to two, not enough for this recipe.

Enjoy! This recipe is from www.delish.com

Mix all of the dry ingredients together.

Slice up all of your zucchini noodles into thin pieces.
Roll up the ravioli into squares four pieces with the cheese mixture in the middle.
Roll up the ravioli and pour the marinara sauce on top. Cover with the mozzarella cheese and bake.
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Zucchini Ravioli

A delicious keto low carb zucchini ravioli recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: ravioli
Servings: 4
Calories: 223kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 Medium Zucchini
  • 2 Cups ricotta Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 2 Cups Marinara
  • 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

  • 1.) Preheat oven to 375° and grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
  • 2.) Make the noodles: Using a vegetable peeler, slice each zucchini into thin
    flat strips.
  • 3.) Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan, egg, 2
    tablespoons basil, garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste
  • 4.) Assemble the ravioli: Lay two strips of zucchini noodles so that they
    overlap lengthwise. Lay two more noodles on top, perpendicular to the
    first strips. You should end up with a “T” shape. Spoon about 1
    tablespoon of filling in the center of the zucchini. Bring the ends of
    the strips together to fold over the center, working one side at a time.
    Turn ravioli over and place in the baking dish seam-side down. Repeat
    with remaining zucchini and filling. Pour marinara around zucchini and
    top ravioli with mozzarella.
  • 5.) Bake until zucchini noodles are cooked and the cheese is melted, based on your oven between 25 to 30 minutes. Check to see that the top is golden.

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