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  Easy Baked Chicken Tacos To me, baked chicken tacos are an upscale version of regular tacos. They are crunchy, the chicken is tender, the taco seasoning and sour cream combine together to make it flavorful and creamy, and with only six main ingredients, this will be one of the easiest taco dinners you will make.  I cooked the chicken and taco seasoning in a crockpot in the late morning, and by dinnertime, the tacos were ready to assemble. I rated these tacos a 9/10 and Jace rated them an 8.5/10. We are huge taco fans around here! •  Family-Friendly:  Yes, my teen and I thoroughly enjoyed them •  Difficulty Level:  Easy •  Best Topped With: I topped mine with more light sour cream and lettuce for a refreshing taste. You can also add taco sauce, avocado, or guacamole. Serve with a side of black beans or Spanish rice for a complete meal •  Estimated Calories:  396 calories per two tacos •   Serving size: This recipe made 6 tacos •  T...

                                         Easy and Flaky Beef Empanadas Recipe If you know me, you know I love cooking, but I also tend to lean towards recipes that involve minimal ingredients and time. Between working part-time, blogging, looking for more work, and taking care of the household, that in itself is a full-time job.  I made these beef empanadas the other day for two reasons - one, I love Mexican food (and I'm 19% Mexican so I claim it when I can) and two, it was fairly simple with less than 10 ingredients.  14-year old Jace said he was surprised that he liked this Mexican-inspired recipe so much and I had 1.5 servings if that tells you anything about how much I enjoyed them.  •  Family-Friendly:  Yes, my teen and I thoroughly enjoyed them •  Difficulty Level:  Easy/Intermediate •  Best Served With:  I topped mine with sour cre...

  Hunan Chicken Stir Fry with Rice I’d never heard of Hunan Chicken before, and honestly, I kept reading it as 'Human' chicken – definitely not right! But once I looked over the ingredient list, I knew I had to make it. It combines the bold flavors of low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and gochujang – and it all comes together with honey for a perfectly balanced sauce. It’s got the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory goodness all in one bite! My first bite left me speechless, aside from a delighted ‘yum'!  The flavors are so pronounced with a definite spice kick. I've had oyster sauce before (and I don't like seafood) and it doesn't taste like seafood at all. Having the chicken with a side of stir fry vegetables and rice balanced out the heat and offered more flavor that I couldn't resist. •  Family-Friendly:  YES, my teen, fiancé and I all ate our plates clean •  Difficulty Level:  Easy/Intermediate •  Best Served With...

Healthy Low-Carb Asian Lettuce Wraps If you enjoy Asian-inspired meals like we do, you will want to try these low-carb lettuce wraps. The romaine lettuce and broccoli slaw are fresh and crisp, the gochujang adds a hint of spice in the back of the throat, a little kick but not too spicy. The meat adds a crispy, crunchy, full-of-flavor element with a hint of acidity.  Make these easy, low-carb beef lettuce wraps in 20 minutes with Everything But the Bagel seasoning. A flavorful, Asian-inspired recipe for quick weeknight dinners. These wraps are not only delicious but also  keto-friendly  and packed with  protein and fiber , making them a great choice for a healthy, low-carb dinner. I also topped the lettuce wraps with some Gochujang for added flavor. •  Difficulty Level:  Easy •  Best Served With:  Lo Mein noodles, steamed vegetables, or a cucumber salad •  Estimated Calories: 344 calories in 2 lettuce wraps •  Serving size: 2 lettuce wra...

Easy Buffalo Chicken Recipe If you enjoy an easy comfort food recipe that is ooey gooey, cheesy, juicy, tender, and flavorful, you will want to try this buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese. I love making comfort foods with a twist and this recipe is no different. This mac and cheese combines cheesy goodness with a creamy texture from milk and whipped butter, buffalo sauce for a kick, and soft, tender, chicken pieces. Throw that all together and you have a delicious, filling meal that the whole family will love. If you are like Kevin where you *have* to have some sort of meat in every meal, this is the one for you! This is comfort food, elevated. •  Total Cook Time:  4 1/2 hours (which includes 4 hours in the crockpot) •  Family-Friendly:  Absolutely, my teen, fiancé and I loved it! •  Difficulty Level:  Easy •  Best Served With:  A side of coleslaw or salad, garlic knots or breadsticks, and Asparagus or veggies Why You Will Love This Creamy Mac an...

                                                              Ramen Chicken Recipe Looking for a crispy, crunchy chicken recipe that’s super easy to make? Try this Ramen-Crusted Chicken —it's air-fried to golden perfection! Jace and I have been hooked on YouTube chef shows lately, and when we saw a ramen-crusted chicken recipe, we had to try our own version. It turned out better than expected , and we’re sharing it with you! • Jace's Rating: 11/10 (not surprising since he loves both chicken and ramen! 😂) •  Total Cook Time: 20 minutes •  Family-Friendly: Absolutely! •  Difficulty Level: Easy •  Best Served With:  * Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce , Honey Mustard, or a simple dipping sauce! You can also serve with French fries, coleslaw or rice *This post contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission...