Packing a Picnic Pt.4 -Picnic at the Brew House

Slow Cooker Fajitas

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Ingredients: 1 (16oz) can diced tomatoes 1 onion, sliced 2 bell peppers, sliced 4 chicken breasts or thighs, sliced in strips 2 tablespoons taco seasonings Tortillas and toppings of choice Directions: 1. Place the jar of diced tomatoes in the bottom of the crock pot (including the liquid). 2. Place the sliced chicken, onion and bell peppers on top of the diced tomatoes. 3. Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and lightly stir to mix together. 4. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours. 5. Once chicken is cooked through, serve on tortillas with...

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Slow Cooker Nacho Cheese Dip

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Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 cup onions, chopped 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 (16oz) jarred salsa 1 (16oz) container fat-free sour cream 1 (15oz) can fat-free refried beans 1 (10 3/4oz) can Campbell's Healthy Request Cheddar Cheese 3/4 cup fat-free milk 1 cup light cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup tomatoes, chopped Directions: 1. In a large nonstick pan, add ground beef and onions. Sprinkle taco seasoning. Brown beef and onions while breaking up beef. Drain any excess fat. When cooked through, add mixture to crock pot. 2. Stir in salsa, sour cream, refried beans, condensed cheese soup and...

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Chicken & Arugula Pasta Salad

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Ingredients: 6 oz whole wheat fusilli pasta, uncooked 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 3 oz brie cheese, rind removed and finely chopped 8 oz shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 oz fresh baby arugula 1 large heirloom tomato, chopped Directions: 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. 2. Place shallot and garlic in a small bowl. Pour 1/4 cup reserved pasta water over...

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