Crockpot Challenge: Recipe #1

Remember when CSN Stores graciously sent me a crock pot? Well I finally used it last night, and I am so happy with the results!  I made a very easy salsa shredded chicken recipe from this book that my friend recommended.

2 main ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds of chicken and 1 16 oz jar of salsa.
The recipe recommended eating as a taco, so I bought a taco set. 

Before leaving for work yesterday morning, I threw together the chicken and salsa, set it to cook, and when I came home at 6 pm, I walked into a yummy smell and no fire in the apartment (lol, I was worried, as were my roomies). 
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after

I shredded the chicken, put into the tortillas, added some guac, hot sauce, and rice, and voila!

The crockpot itself is fool proof, as there are only a few settings and very easy clean up- the center bowl comes out and is dishwasher safe! 

Challenge #1 proves successful...challenge #2? Chili!

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By Jaime @ laviejaime at 10:30 AM
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34 comments:

  1. Connie @ SogniESorrisiNovember 9, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    I think I need to get me a crockpot!

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  2. Cafe FashionistaNovember 9, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Ohmigosh Jaime that looks amazing! I seriously need a crockpot!! :)

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  3. KyleNovember 9, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    GO JAIME!!!!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 9, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    yum!;D

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  5. Krysten @ After 'I Do'November 9, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Totally trying this recipe. My brother got us a crockpot for Christmas one year and I LOVE it. My favorite part is that it's HUGE so I can make big meals in it.

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  6. NikkiNovember 9, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Too funny because the exact same thing is in my crockpot as we speak! Mine is my MIL's crockpot from the 70's and I'm always scared about a fire. Considered putting it in my bath tub while it cooked but that would just be gross. So far so good!

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  7. LillyNovember 9, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    That looks delish! I'm going to try making this :)

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  8. Kate {domestikatedlife}November 9, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Crockpots must be making a comeback? I feel like I've heard several of my friends talking about them lately... maybe I need to get on board!

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  9. LGNovember 9, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    I couldn't be more proud of you! that looks delicious - nice job!! love you much mom xxoo

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  10. KrystalNovember 9, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    way to go!!!!

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  11. Suburban SweetheartNovember 9, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    I bought my boyfriend a crock pot for his birthday a couple weeks ago, & we had a blast NOT effing up our cooking while using it!

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  12. KristinNovember 9, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    It's ridiculous how easy, yet how taste the meals are no?

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  13. BlondieNovember 9, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Sounds good! Kori xoxo

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  14. Melanie's RandomnessNovember 9, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Ooooo that looks soooooo good!!!! =)

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  15. JessNovember 9, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Oh yum! This looks delicious! And it's the perfect time of year for using a crock pot!

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  16. Kinsey MichaelsNovember 9, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    that looks sooo good!!! I really want to get one of those sometime, I can see my boyfriend making a lot of different meals with it.

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  17. janettaylorNovember 9, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Oooh yummy!

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  18. My Republic of FashionNovember 9, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    That looks so delicious. :)SarahD

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  19. AnonymousNovember 9, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    I love Crock Pot cooking! One of the few things I've mastered lol.

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  20. Jennifer FabulousNovember 9, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Oh my freaking yum!!

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  21. LyndsyNovember 9, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    That looks amazing and so easy! I totes have a crock pot that I need to try that out in...perhaps this weekend!! Thanks for the idea!

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  22. DaisyNovember 9, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    i want a crockpot so badly! this looks delish!

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  23. JessNovember 9, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Yuuuuuum - looks delish!

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  24. Aspiring KennedyNovember 9, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    shut the front door. that's it??? i'm totally making that tomorrow. and every night thereafter. gotta LOVE those easy recipes. :)

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  25. NubiasnonsenseNovember 9, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Very cool.. Looks easy and like it would make a good meal.

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  26. LuluNovember 9, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Crock Pots are awesome! I made a pot roast and veggies in the crock pot today, dinner was delish!

    Your chicken tacos look great!

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  27. Chic 'n Cheap LivingNovember 10, 2010 at 2:31 AM

    Yum and so easy!

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  28. FashionJazzNovember 10, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    Wow this looks soo yummy! Hope you well hun xx

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  29. AnonymousNovember 10, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    I'd love to try this! I've never used a crock pot before. Love the idea of coming back home and ta-da, dinner's ready!

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  30. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFENovember 10, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Sounds amazing! I love my crock pot. Will definitely have to give this a shot.

    Have a happy Wednesday!

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  31. nookieNovember 10, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    sounds amazing dear!

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  32. jeminaNovember 10, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Looks so yummy!!! thanks for sharing :)

    XOXO
    J

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  33. Jenna @ Mi Vida BonitaNovember 10, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    Looks yummy, I love crock recipes! I do a similar with enchilada sauce and shred the chicken for burritos!

    Chili is fabulous in the crock! Nothing like coming home from a long day of work and dinner is READY! :) Ecpecially a cold day..coming home to a warm meal is delightful!

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  34. MeganNovember 10, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    This looks delicious... I love crock pot recipes, especially for cozy dishes that make weeknights easy. So glad to find your blog!

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