Mediterranean Chicken & Artichoke with Spinach & Toasted Pine Nut Couscous

This is my own Creation.
Mediterranean Chicken, Artichoke, and Spinach with Toasted Pine nut Couscous.
Ingrediants:
2 lbs Chicken breasts
1 Can Artichoke Hearts w/ Brine
1 med. Onion Chopped
1 Clove Chopped Garlic
1 Can (14 oz) reduced sodium Chicken Broth
1 Medium Zucchini
1 Cup Halved Grap Tomatoes or 1/2 Cup Roasted Red Tomatoes
2 Cups Fresh Spinach (about 2 handfuls)
1 Box Toasted Pine Nut Mediterranean flavored couscous
2 Tbs. Mediterranean Spice
1/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar

Chopped Parsely for Garnish

Method:
In a slow cooker combine chicken broth, chicken breasts, can of Artichoke hearts, onion, garlic, and spices. Cook for 3-4 hours
Place Chopped Zucchini, Tomatoes, Spinach, and Balsamic Vinegar in pot. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until cooked completely.
Remove Chicken & vegetables with a slotted spoon and set aside. Stir Couscous mix into the remaining liquid. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until the remaining liquid is absorbed.

Serve Chicken and Veggies over Coucous. Sprinkle Chopped Parsely over top.
Enjoy!

Blackened Chicken & Sweet Cilantro Dressing

Blackened Chicken
Ingredients:
•4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
•2 Tablespoons blackening seasoning
•5 - 6 c. Romaine lettuce, chopped
•1 cup diced watermelon, peaches or blueberries (any combination will work)
Method:


Preheat grill. Pour seasoning in a gallon size zip top bag. Dry chicken breasts and place 2 at a time in the zip top bag. Zip the bag shut and shake until chicken is evenly coated with seasoning. Place chicken on preheated grill and cook until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from grill and slice. Serve over lettuce and fruit. Drizzle with Sweet Cilantro Lime Dressing.
Sweet Cilantro Dressing
Ingredients:
•¼ c. cilantro
•½ c. light mayo
•¼ c. honey
•¼ c. cream
•1 T. freshly squeezed lime juice
Method:


Blend all ingredients together in a blender until nicely pureed. Serve over blackened chicken salad.

Grilled Chicken & Pineapple Salad

Ingredients:

* 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
* ½ tsp salt
* ½ tsp pepper
* ½ tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder
* Juice and zest of 1 lemon
* 4 tbsp olive oil
* 4 slices of fresh pineapple
* Baby spinach
* Cherry tomatoes
* Strawberries
* Blackberries
* Red onion
* Red pepper
* Olives, Optional

Method:

Toss all the above ingredients together in a Ziploc bag and marinate chicken for about a half hour before cooking completely on the grill. At the same time you can grill pineapple. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving along with the grilled pineapple on a salad made from baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, blackberries, red onion, red pepper and olives.

Balsamic Dijon Dressing
Ingredients:

* 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
* 1 tbsp brown sugar
* ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
* ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
* Salt and pepper to season

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight sealing lid and serve immediately.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless chicken, cooked and shredded
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces) whole kernal corn, with liquid (or four cups frozen corn)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried chopped cilantro
Method:


Combine all ingredients in a greased 4 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours or on high heat 3-4 hours. Makes 8-10 servings.
Serve with tortilla chips and garnish with grated pepper-jack cheese and guacamole.

Can also add yellow, orange peppers to the mix. Celery is good too.