Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken

Crockpot recipes are the best. You can put your food in the slow cooker, leave, and come home to an amazing smelling house and a delicious meal. I especially love this recipe because it takes about 5 minutes to prepare and makes enough food for a few meals. My boyfriend and I like to enjoy this chicken straight out of the crockpot with mashed potatoes. I've also used the leftovers to make toppings for sandwiches, salads, and pizzas! This recipe has definitely made its way into our regular rotation because of its versatility and ease. I hope you love this chicken as much as I do!

Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken, 4-6 lbs.

1 tbsp fresh minced garlic

1 tbsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp steak seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Remove chicken from packaging. Remove any innards from inside chicken. Rinse outside and cavity of bird, then pat dry.

2. Season chicken by spreading the spices evenly across the skin and inside with your hands.

3. Crumple up sheets of aluminum foil into four ping pong size balls and set in bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken on top of aluminum foil. 

4. Turn slow cooker on high and cook for 4-4 1/2 hours. Make sure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Optional: Use juices at bottom of slow cooker to make gravy and enjoy!

Low-Calorie Avocado Chicken Salad

I am absolutely obsessed with Avocados. Seriously. Ask anyone. I will eat a whole avocado with some salt and pepper as a snack. So of course, I try to find any way to incorporate more avocado in to my diet. This recipe is super quick and easy, not to mention healthy. I like to make it in the morning and then bring it with me to eat at work. 

My favorite way to enjoy this chicken salad is in a sandwich between two pieces of Sara Lee 45 Calorie bread with Sea Salt & Pepper Rice Thins (pictured above). BONUS: That whole meal is only 280 calories!

Low-Calorie Avocado Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 chicken breast, cooked and cooled

1 medium avocado

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Juice of 1/2 lime

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Bread, pita, crackers, etc. (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut chicken breast in to small cubes. 

2. Slice avocado in half. Scoop out one half and mash until smooth. Slice second half of avocado in to small cubes. 

3. Combine chicken, avocado, yogurt, cilantro, and lime juice in bowl and mix until even. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 

4. Cover and chill at least 30 min before consuming. Enjoy!

(Makes two servings, so save some for dinner or a snack!)