Simply Living a Fit Life

Every where I go lately I see farmers markets and produce stands, so I decided to combine my love for fajitas with my love of stuffed peppers. Talk about a delicious weeknight dinner that can be pulled off after the office!!!  Say what????   You heard me right...with a little prep you can pop them into the oven and dinner will be ready in 30 min or le ss.  Chicken Fajita Peppers Ingredients: 1 boil in bag brown rice; cooked 5 peppers 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp coconut oil, divided 1 1/2 lb chicken; cooked and diced 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 can tomatoes (no salt added) 1 cup black beans (drained if using canned) 1 cup frozen corn 2 tbsp Thai chili sauce 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 4 oz shredded Monterey jack cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 375 Prepare the rice according to package and set aside.   Cut peppers in...

Grilled Pepper Jack Chicken Isn't everything better with cheese?!?!?  Well everyone at this house thinks that it is!!  The one thing that I learned over the years is that when you place restrictions and focus on what you CAN'T have... you will always feel like you are depriving yourself and setting yourself up for challenges.  You need to focus on Moderation!!!  By following an 80/20 rule of thumb, you will feel satisfied and find it easier to stop the yo yo effect.  Chicken doesn't have to be boring! Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts 2 sweet peppers, chopped 8 pieces of Colby 5 alarm cheese Mrs Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1 tsp black pepper Directions: Preheat grill Combine seasonings  Butterfly Chicken Breasts Season chicken, both sides Place the cut peppers in foil on the grill  Place chicken on grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes Top the chicken wit...