Sometimes I stumble upon a recipe because I’m trying to use ingredients I have in the house. I had chicken and I wanted something I could just set in the slow cooker and forget about it a while. It turned out really yummy and made a great salad. One of my tips for nourishing yourself is mindful eating and savoring your food by adding fresh ingredients when serving. It makes the meal special and flavorful. My favorite things to add are a squeeze of fresh lemon, drizzle of olive oil or balsamic vinegar, fresh herbs, seeds and nuts.

When this meal was finished, I put it on greens and added olives, a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon. This is not your typical “rabbit food” salad that leaves you hungry soon after eating. This salad is so good and hearty and actually feels like a whole meal. I’m eating less meat these days and when I do have chicken, one of my favorite brands is Bell & Evans. It a local PA brand with humane practices and whenever I find some on sale at the store, I grab it!

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs

Dried Italian Herbs

Salt and Peper

Olive Oil

Handful of small new potatoes

Juice and Zest from 1/2 lemon

Small jar or can of artichokes

2 cloves of garlic, minced or smashed

Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Sear both sides of the chicken in olive oil in a pan and set aside. Place the small potatoes in the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients. Put the chicken on top and cook just until done (low for 3-4 hours worked for me). Don’t overcook or the chicken will dry out. Serve with a side of vegetables or on a salad.