burritos

BURRITOS 

{chicken - sweet potato - black beans}

Ingredients: makes 4 burritos

4 tortillas (my fave: La Tortilla Factory Smart and Delicious Tortillas)

4 cups slow cooker chicken w/ black beans and sweet potatoes (recipe below)

4-6 cups fresh spinach

4 slices pepper jack cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese (or more to your cheesy liking)

avocado, sliced, for serving

salsa, for serving

greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1. Saute spinach and {chicken, black beans, and sweet potato} mixture in large stovetop skillet over medium heat until spinach is wilted and everything is warmed through.

2. Place 1 cup mixture down the middle of each tortilla along with 1 slice of pepperjack cheese (broken into smaller pieces). Roll up each tortilla and place into glass baking dish side by side.

3. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese evenly overtop (I would use more cheese if my body could handle the dairy) and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes (center rack).

4. Serve with sliced avocado, your favorite salsa, greek yogurt (great sour cream replacement! you won't know what hit you), fresh tomatoes, cilantro, limes, etc.

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I went out on a limb with my slow cooker a few months back and the result took Spencer and I both by surprise... and wanting more! I combined ingredients that aren't always seen side by side, but now it's one of our favorite stuffings for burritos, tacos, and enchiladas... or piled onto tostadas, salads, and so much more! This recipe makes a lot so feel free to half everything or indulge in the leftovers. 

Good luck and good eats :)

Slow Cooker Chicken w/ Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

8 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

3 large or 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch cubes

2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup chicken broth

1 1/2 - 2 cups salsa

3 garlic cloves

salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine black beans and sweet potatoes in slow cooker, then place the chicken breasts on top. 

2. Combine the rest of the ingredients in medium bowl, then pour mixture over the chicken in crock pot.

3. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

4. Shred chicken with two forks and stir everything together. Enjoy!