Living Fit and Balanced

Southwest Chicken Vegetable Soup

I have been craving soup since the days are getting cooler.  I searched pinterest for the perfect Healthy Crockpot soup recipe.  I never found exactly what I was looking for so I decided to make my own.  This recipe is so simple, so easy, and SO loaded with flavor.  My husband said to put this on our saved recipe list, so I thought I would share it with you.

Ingredients:

1/2 pound of chicken breast tenders

16 oz of reduced sodium chicken broth

16 oz of medium salsa

1/4 onion chopped

1 can of black beans

1 can of corn

1 can of rotel

1 packet of white chicken chili spice mix

Directions:

Place chicken breast tenders in the bottom of slow cooker.  Add all of the remaining ingredients on top of the chicken breast tenders.  Mix in the white chicken chili spice mix.  Cover your slow cooker and cook on low for 6.5 hours.

After 6.5 hours your house will be filled with and incredible smell.  Now you can remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.  Place the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker and stir all ingredients together.

Enjoy!

This recipe makes approximately 2 quart jars.

Southwest Chicken Vegetable Soup

Try this twist on your typical orange.

Ingredients:
• One Orange
• One Tablespoon of Brown Sugar
• Cinnamon

1. Cut the orange in half, and place flesh side up on a baking sheet.

2. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon on the orange.

3. Broil 4-7 minutes. This will depend on your oven.

Happy 2014! What do you resolve for the new year? I want use more sunscreen, spend less money, and keep a healthy diet. I suppose, as with all things, keep a healthy balance!