Clean Eating Crock Pot: Peppered Pineapple Chicken

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*please link my blog if sharing this recipe.

A friend shared a recipe with me, and I decided to tweak it! The outcome? Delicious, and for the whole family! 

PEPPERED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

(Pamdiggity.blogspot.com)

2lb Chicken Tenders (Boneless/Skinless)

4 Tbsp Apple Cider

4 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 

2 Cups Frozen Pineapple Chunks (no sugar added) 

4 Fresh Sliced Banana Peppers

2 Tbsp Brown Mustard

Black Pepper 

Garlic Powder 

Rub Chicken with pepper and garlic powder, place in the crock pot, spread brown mustard on top. Add Banana Peppers, Pineapple and Vinegars. Cook on Low 6-8 Hours (Chicken will easily fall apart.) 

(~> My way: Serve on wheat tortilla wraps with a bed of spinach topped with feta cheese. For you 21 Day Fixers, I counted that as 1 red, 1/2 purple, 1/2 green, 1 yellow. *YUM* Adding another 1/2 green vegetable side. OTHER SERVING OPTIONS: Serve over a bed of brown rice or quinoa. Add a vegetable for a side.) 

Clean Eating Crock Pot Chicken & Spinach

You can serve this over quinoa, brown rice, wheat noodles, zucchini or spaghetti squash noodles... Or with a simple side of vegetables! The possibilities are endless! 

Hope you enjoy!!!! 

Heart of Thanks: Day 17

Todaaaaaaaaaay was a full day. :) 

I got a run in and some ab work! *yay!* 

Had my Shakeology for breakfast! 

Today I am thankful for learning opportunities. The chances we have to better ourselves, broaden our understanding, deepen our knowledge. I'm thankful for the freedom we have to learn. ❤️ 

Heart of Thanks: Day 16

So... Today I PR'd my 5k time!!! 

My ultimate goal is to get to a 30something 5k, but it is not a "right now get it done" type goal. ;) 

Concentrating on that Marathon in January!! 

Worked the abs today. :) They on fiyah!!!! 

Today My Heart Focus is on the time I get to spend with my husband. Today I had the opportunity to work with him on a project--- even though it wasn't "romantic time" or a "date", I thoroughly enjoy just being with him. He's definitely my best friend, and I love him MUCHLY! 

I am thankful. Truly. 

Heart of Thanks: Day 15

Today I woke up more stuff and sore than I was yesterday! 😁 My challenge today was to get a workout in and make sure I run a mile---- and I did! 

My legs are ever so tight! Elevated, took some anti-inflammatory and massaged them. ;) 

I also enjoyed my Shakeology--- CHOCOLATE! ((DELISH!)) 

I am ever so ready for Thanksgiving Family Time! There's just something about slowing down and spending time with family! 

Today I am most thankful for the little moments. The fleeting moments. The ones that seem to happen so fast, yet you want them to linger. Throughout the busy day, the moments I reach for my daughters face and just keep my hand there a moment... Or the 3 seconds at a time I can gather Zayne's long self up on my lap for a hug and a honest "I love you, mama." The hand touching, head patting, hair soothing moments. In the rush and the bustle of life, let me always be mindful of these blessings. They grow up so fast, and all too soon these moments will be a faded memory. Let me ever keep it fresh. 

Heart of Thanks: Day 14

Today I woke up with the memory of what took place yesterday. *oww!* 

I am sore, seriously. *hahaha* 

I remember the trek to Mt LeConte just 4 months ago--- and thought I would look back and compare. :) 

Enjoyed Sunday School festivities this morning and our annual "Harvest Sunday" Dinner-On-The-Ground" at the church. Nothing quite like spending time with your family and church family!! 

I stopped by the gym this evening for a mile run. Regardless of how sore or how much I limped around today, I know I have to keep the streak alive! 

9:31. Tonight's run showed me without a doubt that I can be a cry baby, and that I can do much more than I will admit, at times. Hahahaha 

As I was running I thought back over the message tonight. 

Today I am thankful for hot (and cold) clean running water and most sincerely for a HOT BATH to soak sore muscles in! Sometimes we take the smallest of things for granted. I don't ever want to become so deadened to the small miracles and blessings in my life! 

Heart of Thanks: Day 13

Today I accomplished something. 

Something big. 

I ran my first 25k. 

On the side of a small mountain. 

Yes. 

As I posted yesterday, this Candice chic is always getting me into these types of messes!!!!!! AND I LOVE HER FOR IT! 

She challenged me to run this 25k... 

And I did. Boom. Just like that. 

Sure, there were aches and pains, maybe a few tears, lots of growling and maybe even a little homicidal tendencies... 

But it was all fun and games. 

You are capable of so much more than you really give yourself credit for. 

Stop underestimating yourself or selling yourself short on life! 

I had quite a few opportunities for solitude on the trail today... Including the moment I fell on a downhill climb (Heeheeeheee!) and I'm thankful for it. 

It gave me the opportunity to reflect on many things... 

Today My Heart Focus is on Tranquility that only Christ can bring. 

The state of being Tranquil. 

1. Free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm: a tranquil country place. 

2. free from or unaffected by disturbing emotions; unagitated; serene; placid: a tranquil life.

I am ever so thankful for the tranquility God's love can bring to ones life. You can never experience anything more powerful.