Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Easy Taco Recipe

I found this super easy recipe on Pinterest.  It was super tempting for a night like tonight when I am super tired, and want dinner to be as easy as possible.  We are not a casserole family so just throwing something in a dish and baking is not an option.  The recipe is three ingredient chicken taco meat. The original (and there are several on Pinterest) call for chicken breast, a jar of salsa, and a packet of taco seasoning.  I usually change the Pinterest recipes just a little and this was no exception.  Instead of chicken breast I used dark meat.  I think it holds up a little better in the crock pot.  I used three legs and three thighs.  Instead of jarred salsa I used a fresh salsa.  Jacks Special is our favorite.  I buy the taco seasoning in a a sprinkle container, so I know I didn't use a whole packet.  I put the chicken in skin side down in the crock pot.  I sprinkled the taco seasoning on top of the chicken and then put the whole container of salsa on the chicken.  I cooked it on high for 3.5 hours.  It came out fall off the bone tender and juicy.   My husband who does not like chicken tacos (did not find that out until tonight) loved it.  I wish I had pictures to post.  I need to get better at taking pictures while I am cooking.  I was delicious!  It was a great fresh meal with little prep.