Simple Slow Cooker Chicken with Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

As the name suggests, this was just a simple meal prep recipe to throw together over a very busy weekend. I loved this slow cooker chicken because it had very little prep, and all I had to do was make sure I bought the chicken and red onion ahead of time. I quickly sliced the red onion, then seasoned the chicken, and put everything in the crockpot on high for 4 hours. Easy peasy, and done in under 8 minutes. I made sure to get this in the crockpot before my busy day started, so when I got home it was almost done. This chicken recipe is a great one to prepare in bulk, have ready in your fridge throughout the week, and dress up multiple meals however you please -- top it on a salad; throw it in a casserole, soup, or omelette; heat it up with some rice/riced veggies; dress it with your favorite BBQ, buffalo/hot sauce, mustard, salsa; or make a chicken salad out of it. The possibilities are endless with this basic shredded chicken. Anyways though, since I had this incredibly simple chicken, I decided to find a delicious yet not too difficult vegetable recipe to pair with it. These balsamic brussels sprouts were exactly what I was looking for and they turned out tasting amazing! I will definitely be making these a lot moving forward. Last thing I will note is that I just threw a bunch of sweet potatoes in the oven to bake while I did various chores around the house. If you have a two-hour period at home, then why not throw some potatoes in the oven to bake and have ready for your week!? I just set a timer on my phone, so I'm reminded to get them out of the oven. There you go. A super simple and basic meal prep. 

Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe 
Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in, skin on chicken breasts (I used a little over 2 lb of boneless instead)
• 2 red onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp. chilli powder
• 1/2 tbsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, and garlic. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Rub the chicken breasts with the chili powder mixture.
3. Arrange the onions in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
4. Place the chicken breasts on top of the bed of onions, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
5. Brush the chicken breasts with the liquid from the bottom of the slow cooker and serve.

Original recipe found here


Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of Brussels sprouts (approximately 4 cups)
• 1 TBSP olive oil *if more liquid needed try 1 TSP of veg or chicken broth!
• 1-2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
• 1- 2 garlic glove smashed
• pinch of hot pepper flakes (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Clean and cut Brussels sprouts in 1/2.
2. Line a cookie sheet with tin foil.
3. Add Brussels sprouts and toss in all other ingredients.
4. Cook at 425 degrees until they are caramel and golden in color.

Original recipe found here