Paleo Friendly Chicken & Veggie Detox Soup

• 6 large celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 3 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 quarts chicken cooking stock
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup freshly minced parsley
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas

Add the olive oil to a large pot and heat over medium heat, adding the celery, onion, carrots, garlic and ginger.  Saute for 6 minutes to soften.  Add the apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper and broth.  Season the chicken with 1 tsp. salt and add to the pot.

Increase heat to high to bring the soup to a boil.  Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove the chicken breasts from the soup and set on a cutting board. Add the broccoli, peas and parsley to the soup.   Shred the chicken using two forks and return it to the soup.  Season with freshly ground black pepper. Let the soup continue to simmer until the broccoli is cooked, about 10 minutes.

Enjoy!

Crock Pot Paleo Turkey Sweet Potato Chili

• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tbsp. chopped garlic
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 serrano pepper, minced
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 - 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil
• 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 lb. lean ground turkey
• 1 lb. extra lean ground turkey
• avocado, as topping when serving

Spray your crock pot with cooking spray and add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, peppers and sweet potato.  Stir to mix everything together.  Pour the tomatoes and broth over the top and stir to combine.  Add all spices and mix well.  Drop the turkey in and break it up with a wooden spoon, mixing everything together.  Cover and cook on low 8 hours.  Serve with chunks of avocado.

Enjoy!

Paleo Roasted Chicken and Veggies

• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. chopped garlic 

• 2 lbs. thin chicken breast fillets (6)
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 zucchini, sliced into quarter moons
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped

In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients and mix well.   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the bowl, tossing to combine.  Add the veggies to the bowl and toss to combine.  Cover the bowl and let sit in the fridge until you're ready to cook, at least an hour.

Preheat oven to 450F.

Spread parchment paper to line a baking pan and first line the chicken in the pan.  Surround the chicken with the veggies.   Bake 20 minutes, flip the chicken and stir the veggies and bake for another 10 minutes.

Enjoy!

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

• 4 large russet potatoes (or as many as you can fit in your crock pot)
• Olive Oil
• Sea Salt
• Aluminum Foil

Wash the potatoes good.  Drizzle each potato with olive oil and generously season with sea salt.  Wrap each potato in aluminum foil and place in the crock pot.  Cook on high for 5 hours.

Enjoy with your favorite toppings!