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I’m happy to be joining forces with Produce for Kids again this summer to encourage families to add a few more fruits and veggies to their shopping carts this summer while supporting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma!

You know my guys are typical meat and potatoes eaters but when I make dinners like these Grilled Chicken Tostadas, they are more than willing to pile on the veggies!

Nothing goes better with Tex-Mex than fresh tomatoes, onions, avocados and crisp lettuce. The secret must be piling it all on a crunchy tostada because if this was a salad, I would be hearing a few complaints, you know what I mean?

I am pretty sure I could eat Mexican food every day and never get tired of it. Never. I just can’t get enough of the flavors and the fresh veggies to top it off with.

I made a simple marinade for the chicken and chopped all of the veggies ahead and this dinner came together so easily. After a long day, easy dinners are the answer!

We topped our grilled chicken tostadas with a little cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, diced avocados, and a fresh squeeze of lime. Pico de gallo is so simple to make with fresh tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. I added a squeeze of lime and a bit of cilantro.

Produce for kids offers so many great healthy snack recipes and meal ideas for summer. Be sure to check out for some great inspiration.

The annual Produce for Kids campaign is taking place at all Homeland Stores now through June 30. Be on the lookout out for the Produce for Kids logo near participating fresh produce to find out how you can help end hunger!

Through the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Backpack Program, children receive a backpack full of kid-friendly, non-perishable and nutritious food on Friday to sustain them over weekends and school holidays. During the 2015-16 school year, over 21,000 students in 500 schools participated in the Backpack Program. Support brands with the Produce for Kids signage in your local Homeland store to help give back to this program.

Give these Grilled Chicken Tostadas a try this week! The whole family will come running to the dinner table!

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Grilled Chicken Tostadas

Grilled Chicken Tostadas are a delicious and healthy dinner for any night of the week. 

Course Chicken

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled chicken, healthy dinner, marinated chicken, tostadas

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Inactive Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 707kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 8 baked tostadas
• ½ cup shredded cheese I like Colby- Jack
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 avocado peeled and diced
• 1 cup pico de gallo
• 1 lime sliced

Instructions

• Slice chicken breasts into 2 - inch strips. Mix marinade together and add chicken, stirring to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Preheat grill. Add chicken to grill and discard marinade.
• Cook 8-10 minutes, turning to cook on both sides until cooked through (165 degrees internally).
• Remove from grill and allow to rest 3- 4 minutes.
• Cut chicken into bite- sized pieces.
• Sprinkle each tostada with cheese and place on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler for about a minute, just until cheese is melted.
• Top with chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado and a squeeze of lime.
• Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 707kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1433mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 817IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Pacific Foods.

The slow cooker has become my best friend.  I use it at least once a week but usually it is more like two to three times per week.  It has basically taken up permanent residence on my kitchen counter.

I spent the weekend trying to catch up on a few things that I have been putting off.  If you look up the word Procrastinate in the dictionary, you will find my picture. True story.  I had some recipes to develop, a lot of laundry, muddy floors and a big pile of work that I needed to get to.

The slow cooker swooped in and made dinner a snap.  I had some boneless, skinless chicken breasts and I thought I’d try out a slow cooker version of Margarita Chicken.  It was so easy to throw together.  The results were delicious and this is one of those recipes that have many, many possibilities.

I made tostadas with the shredded chicken.  You could also make chicken nachos, tacos, enchiladas, or put a Tex-Mex spin on your favorite chicken and rice.  You could even make awesome sandwiches.  See there’s 6 different ideas right there!  So easy.

I used Pacific Foods Organic Simply Stock to make this fabulous chicken.  The name says it all, Simply Stock.

From the Pacific Foods website:  Staying true to classic culinary traditions, our Organic Chicken Stock is made by gently simmering meat, bones, and mirepoix (celery, carrots & onions) for hours to bring out the rich, complex flavors.  

I had a peak at another brand’s ingredient list, not so simple. My husband and I have had a talk or two about the unknown ingredients known as natural flavorings. I would guess it really means something we don’t want to eat. But who knows, right?

As a rancher, the organic label isn’t just a sticker on the products you pick up at the market, it is what you strive for when raising food for your family to eat.  I think it is becoming more and more important to know where your food comes from.  To know what the ingredient list is on the package.  Pacific Foods says that every ingredient has a purpose.  I like that.  I also like that it is unsalted, very important to so many diets.

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Slow Cooker Margarita Pulled Chicken

Slow Cooker Margarita Pulled Chicken perfect for tacos, tostadas, sandwiches and more!

Course Chicken

Cuisine American

Keyword Mexican chicken, Slow cooker chicken, slow cooker chicken for tacos

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 272kcal

Author Milisa

Ingredients

• 5-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3 pounds)
• 8 oz Pacific Foods Simply Stock
• ½ cup orange juice concentrate thawed
• ⅓ cup tequila
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Layer chicken breasts in slow cooker.
• In a small bowl add remaining ingredients and whisk together. Pour over chicken.
• Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove chicken from slow cooker, reserving liquid. Allow to cool slightly. Pull chicken apart using 2 forks.
• Place in a large bowl. Add about 1 cup of reserved liquid over chicken and toss to coat.

Notes

Chicken can be served in tostadas, tacos, enchiladas, chicken and rice or sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 338mg | Sugar: 7g

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Pacific Foods.  All text and opinions are my own.  

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