Pepsi BBQ Chicken - Crockpot Recipe

Today was a busy day running errands and we visited with my friends new baby while the girls were in school. So dinner had to work itself tonight while we were at dance class. I personally love simple crockpot meals on eventful days.

This recipe takes 3 ingredients to make. I don't think it gets any simpler than that!

 

 

Pepsi BBQ Chicken

 

Prep time:  2 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours 32 minutes

Serving Size: 3 - 4 people

 

Ingredients:

 

2 pounds of chicken

18 - 20 ounces of your favorite BBQ sauce (We love Famous Dave's BBQ Sauce)

6 ounces of a can of Pepsi

 

Instructions:

 

1. Place chicken in covered crockpot for 3 hours (my crock pot cooks very quickly so I have to place mine on low, but if yours does not place the crockpot on high).

2. Once the chicken has cooked for 3 hours drain any juice from the crockpot.

3. Mix together BBQ sauce and Pepsi

4. Pour BBQ mixture over the chicken and cook for 30 additional minutes.

5. Serve and Enjoy!

Peanut Butter, Banana, Honey, and Cinnamon Sandwich

Have you been trying to find a sandwich that your kids will beg you for a second one? Well I think I found that one today! My middle daughter actually had seconds and both girls have requested it for their lunches tomorrow. I love when they devour what I make them!

Peanut Butter, Banana, Honey, and Cinnamon Sandwich

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

Bread
Banana
Peanut Butter
Honey
Cinnamon
Butter

Instructions:

1. Butter one side of two pieces of bread.
2. Place the buttered side down on a large skillet or a griddle.
3. Before warming up add the peanut butter to both sides, sliced bananas to one side with honey swirled on top, and cinnamon on the other side.
4. Turn stove onto low-medium heat and toast to your liking.
5. Enjoy!

Hamburger Seasoning

This has been a long busy weekend, so I thought going back to the basics would be great for dinner! I have had the hamburgers chilling in the fridge for a few hours with the seasoning sprinkled all over the top. Can not wait to sit down with a scrumptious burger while enjoying our Sunday night show as a family!

 

Hamburger Seasoning

 

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Serving Size: 6-8 burgers depending on how seasoned you like your burgers

 

Ingredients:



1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
a pinch of black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

Instruction:

1. Mix all the seasoning together in a small bowl.
2. Sprinkle on top of each burger.

* I  always top off my burgers with some Worstershire sauce before placing them in the fridge to soak in the ingredients.

* If you would like a little more kick put in 1/2 a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

Enjoying the Sun

The sun is shining! It is almost 90 degrees outside, but the kids begged to come out to ride their bikes, scooters and roller blades (each kids is into a different one). We are loaded up on ice cold water and a revamped version of the peanut butter apples.

Today I melted the peanut butter and drizzled it all over the apple slices before sprinkling mini chocolate chips on top. The girls are hovered by the basketball hoop eating up every last drop.

Saturday Nights In My House

After 8 hours of work is when my day really begins on Saturday. We took a nice bike ride around a couple of neighborhoods to end back at the park by our house. The kids played with 3 different families for 3 hours. I love how they range from 2 years old to 10 years old, a mixture of boys and girls and all the kids get along!

During the night a couple friends of the girls came over and we opened up a science lab in our kitchen to complete the 4th grade science fair project. My counter is lined with 7 Christmas colored cups full of some form of liquid and 1 gummy bear in each. The girls keep peering into each cup to see the transformation of the bear.

Once the kids had dinner in their tummies and their movie of choice (they picked Into the Woods again because of their school play) I began to work on the swaddle my friend purchased. I think the grey fabric really makes the purple pop! I hope the gift is loved!

 

How do you spend your Saturday nights?

Ending the Week Right

The weekend has finally arrived! Time to get ready for another weekend packed with additional children coming in and out of our door! It is only 4:30 pm on Friday and I have had two additional young ladies playing school at my house with my girls. Their laughter brings a smile to my face!

We couldn't start the weekend off right without a healthy lunch to fill their bellies in school today. The girls took a brown sugar ham sandwich with an orange, cottage cheese, carrots & celery, and a fruit salad. Snacks for the day are raspberry yogurt pretzels with honey sesame sticks.

The girls have informed me that they are not too fond of the honey sesame sticks, so I am back to the drawing board on new ideas to keep them wanting more. I guess I will check to see what Fry's has tonight when we go pick up Into the Woods.

Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Chicken - Crockpot Recipe

Well, once again my 3 year old son climbed on top of the island and helped me whip up a delicious meal for our family. He loves to pour all the ingredients in and stir. I can not complain he is an amazing helper.

I have to say this recipe came out mouth watering! I can not wait to eat the left overs tomorrow for lunch!

Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Chicken - Crockpot Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 - 6 hours depending on your crock pot
Serving Size: 4 - 6 people

Ingredients:

2 pounds chicken breast
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Mix together sage, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic.
2. Pour 1/2 cup water in slow cooker. Place chicken breast in slow cooker and sprinkle the seasonings over the top of the chicken breasts.
3. Cook 3 - 5 hours on low.
4. At the 3rd - 5th hour (depending on your slow cooker) in a small sauce pan mix together the brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, water and soy sauce over medium heat for 4 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
5. Pour the brown sugar glaze all over the chicken breasts and cook for an additional hour.
6. Shred into pieces and enjoy!