I get very excited when the weather drops just a little, bringing the anticipation of fall and soup weather! This soup has become an instant favorite of mine and is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. I love a flavorful and quick throw together meal that can be put together early in the day then enjoyed at my convenience. Give this a try you will not be disappointed!
Food H & P:
2 frozen chicken breasts
1 can of Rotel tomatoes
1 can of corn kernels with juice
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 package of dry Ranch dressing mix
1 Tablespoon of dry cumin
1 teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1, 8 ounce package of cream cheese
Food Rx:
Place all ingredients in a crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring a couple of times to blend in the cheese. Before eating shred the chicken with 2 forks and return to soup. Serve over cooked rice or corn chips.
This serves 4-6, for large gatherings I double the recipe. Don’t worry this soup freezes well. I also use 1/3 less fat cream cheese and believe me you still don’t lack in the flavor department!
In the Emergency Room we do get tickled and sometimes “police” what a patient eats. I honestly have triaged so many kids whose parents checked them into an ER for vomiting with Cheetos smeared all over their face. I always get tickled when a patient comes in for abdominal pain with a half eaten dill pickle in a bag sticking out of their purse. There is always a lot of educating that goes into the diabetic patient drinking a regular Coke, and a lot of explaining that nearly all fast food choices do not qualify for the heart healthy diet. Although it seems like some days my patients are the only ones eating, a crockpot does offer a great meal option for the staff.
A crockpot is a definite staple in my life. The convenience of a flexible and tasty meal on a crazy work shift is a welcomed relief and helps to regain some sanity that the shift has stolen. I also love a good crockpot meal to take to parties, church pot lucks, or even this week after we trick-or-treat. There are some work days where I have seemingly inhaled a meal cold and standing up because the day was too busy to even taste it. There is no denying that I get a little “hangry” (hungry/angry) when my blood sugar drops! At work I am not guaranteed a designated 30 minute lunch break. I don’t miss many meals but can not predict when emergencies arise, so I take a lunch break when I can get it! A huge bonus is having a hot crockpot meal ready when I am!