I really can’t go wrong with a protein, cheese, and a tortilla in our house. My kids love any combination of this. And then when you get it all melty by grilling it real quick, it’s a whole other level of delish!

And truly there is nothing easier than throwing some chicken, barbecue sauce, and onions in a crockpot and letting it do all the work for you! I always feel like I’m winning at life when I make a slow cooker dinner. Be sure to check out my other favorite weeknight slow cooker go-to dinners like this Crockpot Sausage & Potatoes, Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Tacos, or these Slow Cooker Southern Cheesesteak Sandwiches.

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Ingredients and substitutions:

Chicken – I use boneless chicken breasts, but you can also use boneless thighs.
BBQ Sauce – Our favorite is Sweet Baby Rays.
Red Onion – Feel free to use a yellow onion, if that is what you have.
Tortillas (Burrito Size) – Store-bought is fine.
Creole Seasoning – This is basically my version of salt and pepper. If you don’t have this, just season your chicken with some salt and pepper before cooking.

Why I love this recipe:

• It requires minimal ingredients.
• It takes very little prep.
• I can make it in my Instant Pot too if I had a busy morning. I even use FROZEN chicken breasts! See below for instant pot instructions.
• My kids eat it well!
• I can make it more carb-friendly by using a low-carb tortilla!!

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wraps

Yield: 4 servings

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wraps filled with barbecue sauce, melty cheese, and cooked red onions. An easy weeknight dinner busy families will love.

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Ingredients

• 3 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 1/2 tsp creole seasoning
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 6 tbsp bbq sauce, plus more for serving
• 4 burrito size tortillas
• 1 cup shredded Colby Jack

Instructions

1. Place chicken in slow cooker. Season with creole seasoning or salt and pepper.
2. Top with sliced onions.
3. Spread barbecue sauce over onions and chicken.
4. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
5. Remove chicken and shred. Add back to slow cooker to coat in sauce.
6. Assemble tortillas: Layer chicken and onions, shredded cheese, and a little more barbecue sauce on to center of tortilla. Fold in sides of tortilla and roll until flat on both sides.
7. Place in a skillet with a little olive oil heated over medium high heat. Grill on both sides and serve.
   

Notes

These can be made in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes or 20 minutes, if using frozen chicken breasts.

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• Roasted Creole Potatoes
• Spicy Parmesan Potatoes and Broccoli
• Cucumber Tomato, and Onion Salad

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There is nothing better than feeling prepared for the busy week ahead. There is nothing worse than not knowing what your family is eating for dinner at 5:00 in the afternoon. I’d love to help you be in the prepared boat! Here are 5 very Easy Recipes for Your Week ahead!

Be sure to follow on Instagram or Tiktok where I’m always posting easy recipe videos too!

Hot-Pressed Santa Fe Wraps – This easy recipe is an oldie but a goodie!

One-Pot Beefy Broccoli Rice – I love easy one pot recipes!

One-Pot Creamy Sausage Spaghetti – Here’s another easy one pot recipe! This has become our new favorite spaghetti!

Skillet Covered Burritos – This easy recipe is one pot too! It’s another oldie but a goodie!

Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken Sandwiches – I look forward to these for dinner every time I make this recipe!

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I absolutely love when I hear from folks and they tell me their favorite recipes! Often times, I completely agree with them. Here are several recipes that have become reader favorites over the years. Do you have any favorites on here I should add to this list?

One-Pot Cabbage Casserole

Crockpot Sausage & Potatoes

Lemon Blossoms

One-Pot Cajun Black-Eyed Peas & Rice

Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese

Easy Chicken Tortellini Pasta Bake

Cilantro Dip

Oatmeal Toffee Pecan Cookies

Stuffed Sausage Bread

Hot Bean Dip

Not Yo’ Momma’s Banana Pudding

Low Carb Tuscan Chicken

Best Protein Pancakes

Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram and Tiktok where I’m always sharing recipe videos!!!

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Do not get me wrong! I love a good regular taco night! It’s total comfort food, and it reminds me of my childhood. My dad wasn’t a huge taco fan, so when we had tacos, I was always so excited. Nowadays, it’s probably one of my go-to meals for zero complaints from my kids. They could all devour a few tacos. However, every now and then, I like to change it up a little!!

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Tacos

Taco Sloppy Joes

Taco Spaghetti Bake

Taco Muffin Cups

Easy Taco Salads

Easy Homemade Chicken Taco Taquitos

Taco Calzones

Taco Cornbread

Ultimate Shrimp Tacos

One Pot Beef Taco Rice

Beefy Cornbread Casserole

One-Pot Mexi Beef & Corn Bake

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Easy Chicken Tortellini Pasta Bake – This one is easy!!! It uses some of my favorite shortcuts like frozen tortellini and rotisserie chicken!

Simple Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches – My family loves these!! It’s such an easy weeknight dinner to come home to after a long day at work.

Creamy Beef Noodles – This recipe has been a long time favorite!!

One-Pot Creamy Sausage Spaghetti – My kids like this one more than regular spaghetti! It’s definitely a go to easy weeknight dinner!

BBQ Chicken Roll-up – This one uses another one of my favorite shortcuts: refrigerated pizza dough! Perfect for leftover grilled chicken!

Slow Cooker Southern Cheesesteak Sandwiches – One of my kids calls these “Pepperoncini Sandwiches.” These are so good!! Another great option after a crazy busy day.

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Tacos – These are one of my favorites because we can also do “Chipoltle-Style” burrito bowls! This kind of dinner makes me happy!

Pizza Joes – I love to buy the soft bakery kaiser rolls or hamburger buns for this recipe.

Taco Calzone – This is a great Taco Tuesday addition to your meal plan. I would make two if you’ve got a lot of eaters! Goes great with some guacamole and sour cream!

Instant Pot White Beans and Sausage – No easy dinner list is complete without this one!!!! I make this for my coworkers and my girls love it too!

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I’m always looking for easy low-carb recipes I can meal prep for my week ahead. I find that when I try to watch my carb intake, I really see a difference in how I feel. This Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is a perfect example of meal that leaves me feeling full without too much guilt.

From start to finish, this dish is done in under 30 minutes and it only uses a few ingredients! Here’s what you need:

• olive oil
• creole seasoning or salt and pepper
• boneless chicken breasts
• chopped onion
• frozen broccoli florets
• jarred basil alfredo sauce
• shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

I usually get about 3 servings from this recipe, and each serving comes in under 400 calories and over 40 grams of protein! And you won’t even miss the pasta!

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Low Carb Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

This Low Carb Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is so delicious and a super easy macro-friendly meal prep idea!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp creole seasoning
• 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups jarred basil alfredo sauce*
• 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. To a large saute pan, add olive oil and heat over medium high heat.
2. Season chicken pieces with creole seasoning and add to saute pan. Stir and cook chicken for about 5 minutes.
3. Add diced onion and cook for anothe 7 minutes.
4. Add frozen broccoli and stir. Cook for about 4- 5 minutes
5. Add alfredo sauce and stir to heat through about 2 minutes
6. Top with shredded mozzarella and let melt.

Notes

If you can't find basil alfredo sauce, just use regular jarred alfredo and add 1 tsp dried basil.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 387Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1095mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 44g

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• Low-Carb Tuscan Chicken
• Skinny Taco Stuffed Peppers
• Skinny Turkey Lasagna

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This Easy Low Carb Quiche recipe has truly become one of my favorite breakfasts!! I make it on the weekend and divide it up for my breakfast all week. I love that it is quick, easy, and delicious too!

So we all know eating eggs for breakfast provides us with protein, but when you combine them with cottage cheese and turkey sausage, it really helps this breakfast pack a protein punch! It’s a breakfast you can feel good about eating for sure.

It comes in at about 150 calories per serving with 13 grams of protein. So it packs a lot of protein with few calories. This is always my goal for my meals and snacks throughout the day, as I try to save a little more calories for my dinner.

What ingredients do you need for this Easy Low Carb Quiche?

• low carb tortilla
• eggs
• low-fat cottage cheese
• salt and pepper
• spinach
• chopped tomatoes
• shredded mozerella cheese
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What kind of dish should I use for this recipe?

Sometimes I use a 9 inch pie plate, which works fine. But if I want a little more crust from the tortilla, I will divide my recipe into two oven safe soup/souffle bowls. This allows me to get those crispier edges. It’s really all about what you prefer! I change it up all the time, and you can even change up your veggies!

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Easy Low Carb Quiche

This Easy Low Carb Quiche recipe is a delicious high protein and low calorie breakfast idea! It is a perfect way to help hit your protein goals for the day.

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Ingredients

• 1 low carb tortilla - soft taco size
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup fresh spinach
• 2 links turkey breakfast sausage, cut up into 1/2-1 in pieces
• 1/2 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease a pie plate with cooking oil spray. Lay tortilla in plate. Sides should come up edges slightly. This is going to hold your filling.
3. Add cottage cheese and eggs and salt. Stir with fork to combine. Add spinach, turkey sausage, tomatoes and shredded cheese.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until center is cooked.
5. Slice into fourths.

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• Easy Ham and Onion Egg Bites
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Whether you are counting macros, watching your calories and carbs, or just trying to eat healthy in general, I’ve got some great ideas for you! These are all easy healthy meals for the new year, and all of these are easy to meal prep for lunches and dinners. Let’s get started!

Low-Carb Tuscan Chicken

Skinny Pepper Nachos

Skinny Stuffed Peppers

Skinny Turkey Lasagna

Skinny Turkey Meatball Soup

Skinny Meatza Pizza

Best Protein Pancakes

Zucchini Pizza Dish

Egg Roll Soup

Skinny Chicken Vegetable Soup

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Spaghetti is one of my go to dinners when I need easy. And at this time of year, I can only manage easy recipes after our busy school days. This One Pot Creamy Sausage Spaghetti has now made spaghetti night even easier!!

And not only is this recipe easy, but it also uses one of my favorite secrets: Jimmy Dean Sausage!! It just makes spaghetti night have a little twist!! Then throw in some heavy cream, and you’ve got yourself a fun change up to the usual spaghetti night!

What ingredients are needed for One Pot Creamy Sausage Spaghetti?

• Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage – You can use regular or HOT. They are both great!
• Canned crushed tomatoes – I like the CENTO brand.
• minced garlic – I like to buy the pre-minced squeeze container.
• dried oregano
• dried basil
• salt and pepper
• olive oil
• chicken broth
• heavy cream
• thin spaghetti

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One-Pot Creamy Sausage Spaghetti

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Ingredients

• 1 lb. Jimmy Dean sausage (regular or hot)
• 28 oz canned crushed Cento tomatoes
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 32 oz chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 16 oz thin spaghetti, uncooked

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, brown sausage until cooked through.
2. Add canned crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for about 5 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring it to a boil.
4. Stir in uncooked spaghetti noodles (I break them in half). Reduce to a simmer and cover. Stir occasionally until pasta is cooked through and most liquid has been absorbed.

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Rotisserie chicken ideas are my favorite. These Easy Chicken Alfredo Sliders are no exception. This dinner is so easy your kids can make it for you! Just have that rotisserie chicken deboned and you just mix, assemble, and bake!

Sliders make a great easy dinner or easy appetizer! When I see those Hawaiian rolls, my heart just gets happy! Aren’t they the best? I like both the original sweet ones and the savory too. I buy them often for my kids to make sandwiches for school too!

What makes this recipe so easy?

A rotisserie chicken is one of the quickest ways to get dinner done in a hurry. It’s perfect to throw into pastas like this one and make sliders like these too!

What do you need to make these Easy Chicken Alfredo Sliders?

• 1 rotisserie chicken
• Hawaiian slider buns (I like the savory butter ones for this recipe, but the original sweet are fine too).
• jarred basil alfredo sauce
• butter
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• grated parmesan
• sliced mozerella cheese
• Optional: roma tomatoes
• Optional: pizza sauce for dipping
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Chicken Alfredo Sliders

Easy Chicken Alfredo Sliders - Dinner cannot get much easier than these! Plus, they are so delicious and perfect for a weeknight, game day, or party!

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Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
• 12 ct. Hawaiian slider buns (savory)
• 1 cup of jarred basil alfredo sauce
• 1 roma tomato, chopped
• 6 slices mozzarella cheese
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan
• Optional: pizza sauce for dipping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half keeping the buns together to form one section of top rolls and one sheet of bottom rolls. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking oil spray. Place bottom section of rolls in pan.
3. In a bowl, mix chopped chicken with alfredo sauce. Spread chicken mixture onto bottom bun. Top with roma tomatoes and sliced cheese and top bun section.
4. In a small pot, heat butter, onion powder, garlic powder, and parmesan until butter is melted. Brush all of this sauce onto buns allowing it to flow over the sides as well.
5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.

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