I love my slow cooker!

I love cooking our family meals from scratch during the weekdays.  But let's be honest, sometimes we just don't have time for that so there's nothing wrong with taking some shortcuts.  Especially if it includes a slow cooker!

It was one of those busy days and I was too tired to chop or peel anything.  So instead of going by my meal plan, I went through my pantry and fridge for plan B.   I found a jar of pineapple salsa from Trader Joe's and plan B popped into my head.  I'm sure tons of people already had the brilliant idea to mix meat with salsas in the slow cooker but hey, it's new to me so I will enjoy my five minutes of feeling brilliant. lols  If you don't have a slow cooker yet, you must get one!  I love mine!  It will save you so much time and energy.  Not to mention you can make so many healthy and (non healthy hehe) meals in it.  This dish is easy peasy to make and most importantly, my boys loved it.

Plus, who doesn't love Trader Joe's?!  For me, it's like Target.  Even though I go in with a list of what I need, I come back with more than what was on my list. lols   I know you are thinking..... this is soooooo me! If you try this recipe, please let me know how it worked out :-) xo B




Of course making your own salsa would be so much better but who has time for that?  I don't. lols  This is tasty to dip your tortilla chips into also!



Yes those are elf pjs you are seeing on my little guy.  All his jammies are dirty so we had to resort to these until I get to the laundry.  lols



So yummy over rice, in a salad, over tortilla chips or in a hard shell taco/tortilla.  Definitely stick to the salad if you are going the healthy route ;-)


Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken
Serves two adults and a toddler

Ingredients
1 skinless/boneless chicken breast
1 12 ounce jar of Trader Joe's pineapple salsa
1 8 ounce can of pineapples in juice  (optional)
sea salt and pepper (optional)

Instructions
1. Spread a lil bit of the salsa on the bottom of the slow cooker
2. Season chicken with a lil bit of sea salt and pepper (optional)
3. Place chicken in slow cooker and top with the rest of the salsa
4. Toss cut up pineapples and a little bit of the pineapple juice into the slow cooker (optional but I recommend)
5. Cook on high for 2 hours
6. Shred chicken and enjoy!


Notes
If you plan to prepare this in the morning so it is ready by dinner, cook on low for 6-8 hours.

I found that one jar of salsa was good for one chicken breast.  So for example, if you are cooking for four-five people, use two chicken breasts and two jars of salsa.

The pineapples were a last minute addition so I don't have measurements.  Just use your judgement and add as much or little as you would like.