Whether you live alone, with a partner, or have a family large or small, we all have to eat. Most of us are also just trying to make it through each day the best we can. Juggling child care, remote work, self-care (what’s that?), and everything else that is making the world so heavy right now, do yourself a favor and make dinner a little easier. Braised chicken or, as I tenderly like to call it, dump chicken, has become one of my quick back pocket dinners to toss or dump together in the afternoon (usually during nap time) and enjoy for at least two meals. Sear, dump, leave it, shred it, and leave it again. I have yet to make this in a slow cooker or instapot but, if you have one, I bet it would work great.
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Eating with a plant-forward focus is my main food mission, and I try and slip in veggies at every meal and snack. Recently, my body has been craving more meat in my diet and, for me, that means integrating wild salmon, chicken, and turkey. When I do add these animal proteins into my meals, I always try and purchase the best option available, which means grass-fed, pasture-raised, hormone-free, and humanely raised products. These turkey taco bowls allow me to get my turkey fix, yet continue to place priority on fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
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