I always try and feed my family meals that are not only delicious but healthy as well.
Of course, with the holidays and birthdays
{both of my kids' birthdays are around Christmas}
we got a little bit off track.
Now that Charlie's birthday is behind us,
{oh my goodness I am the mother of a teenager}
I can get back to my
New Year New You
goal
Being a food blogger is SO much fun,
and very rewarding;
however, it has not been as kind to my waistline:)
My plan of attack -
meals that include more vegetables
{even if I have to sneak them in}
no processed foods
and of course great taste.
Classico caned tomatoes are a perfect fit for my New Years meal plan.
They are always 100% all natural,
packed fresh
without any preservatives,
and they taste like they are straight from the garden.
{not my garden though - I couldn't get anything to grow this year, unless you count weeds}
I cook with canned tomatoes all the time.
My family has a mild addiction to pasta,
and there is nothing easier than making a simple sauce with canned tomatoes.
It is probably the one item that I stock my pantry with the most.
{well, maybe flour and sugar too}
Lately, I have been focusing on slow cooker meals.
Our weeknights are very busy,
and while grabbing food on the go is SO easy,
it is NOT healthy.
Using a slow cooker allows me to get a healthy meal on the table,
even on the busiest of nights.
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts {season with salt and pepper}
2 cloves of garlic {minced}
1 large onion {thinly sliced}
2 zucchini {sliced}
8 oz mushrooms {sliced}
1 can of Classico Crushed Tomatoes
1 can of Classico Whole Pear Tomatoes with Fresh Basil {the whole tomatoes will break down while cooking}
it's this easy - place everything in a slow cooker
cook on low for 6 - 8 hours
serve over whole wheat pasta {I chose capellini}
Seriously, this meal took me about 15 minutes to get together, tastes amazing {you'd never guess it was easy}, and it makes me feel good when my family can sit down and enjoy a nutritious meal together - even if it is a busy Wednesday night.
Thanks to #CookClassico and my trusty slow cooker, eating healthier in the new year is going to be a breeze.
I am a member of the Collective Bias, Social Fabric Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and Classico. #cbias #SocialFabric #CookClassico
