Chicken Cheese Steak Quesadilla - 21 Day Fix Approved

Everyone thinks that eating healthy and clean means that you can't eat good food! That is FALSE.  I had some left over grilled chicken from the week, frozen bell peppers, tortilla, and cheese.  That was all I needed to throw this together.

Ingredients: 

Grilled Chicken
Frozen Bell Peppers
Cheese
Tortilla
Tomato (optional) 

This takes about 10 minutes to cook!  

Start by sauteing the frozen bell peppers in a pan.  While those are cooking, chop up your chicken into little pieces.  Once your peppers are almost completely cooked add your chicken into the pan to heat it back up.  If you choose to add tomato you can add it at this time too. 

Place your tortilla in a separate pan and sprinkle with shredded cheese.  Let the cheese melt.  Add your peppers and chicken to one side of the tortilla and then fold in half.  Let cook for another minute. 

Place on plate and cut in half.  ENJOY! 

If you are a fix friend - 1 green, 2 yellow, 1 red, 1 blue 

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Stitch Fix Month 2

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I was really excited for this stitch fix.  I am going to two weddings coming up and I made a special request for dresses.  To my surprise I got two dresses in my box!  Everything was really cute and out of my comfort zone, which is great.  I really really loved the color of the purse, but I got a purse from my last stitch fix and I didn't think I needed one this time. 

The first dress is a blue and white striped dress.  It was really comfortable, but really just did nothing for me.  I think it might have been one size too small.  I like that it had cap sleeves, but would have liked it more if it was a solid color.  However, that would not be out of my comfort zone.  I decided not to keep this dress.

The second dress is a Blue zip up dress.  It was really nice, but my back is very broad and it wouldn't zip up.  Also, I had a hard time getting it over my butt.  It was a little short for my taste, but that is just me getting older.  I have had an issue with dresses zipping up my whole life.  It is very frustrating. 

I got a blue pencil skirt with a simple pattern.  It is a stretchy material and very comfortable.  I would have kept it, but it was pricey and I know that old navy has similar skirts for a fraction of the price.  Now I know that I can wear this style!  The top was really nice paired with the skirt, but I wouldn't wear it with jeans because it makes me look like i'm wearing a tent.  

AND the purse.... what is not to love about it! It is so fun.  

I returned the entire box this time in hopes that I will get something great next month! 

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Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Cabbage - Clean Eating Skillet Cooking

This was a little adventure.  I really liked the blacked fish tacos that one of my old co-workers would make for us.  This was when I worked as a waitress at a Tex-Mex place.  They were amazing, and I haven't found a fish taco that I like as much as his.  This recipe is a good start.  I would like to be able to make it a little bit better, but for a first time make - I'll take it! 

Ingredients:
Tilapia (any fish you like)
Cabbage Coleslaw Mix
Small Corn Tortillas
Avocado
Plain Greek Yogurt
Extra Virgin Olive Oil / Coconut Oil
Lime Juice 
*salsa optional
*cheese optional - recommend pepper jack! 

Blackened Seasoning Mix: 
Black Pepper
Cajun Powder
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Paprika
Chili Powder 


Directions: 
Pre-heat your oven to 375 and place your corn tortillas on a baking sheet in the oven.  They can cook for about 10 minutes and while the oven is heating up. Start by oiling and heating your skillet  and letting it warm up.  While it is warming mix your seasonings together.  I like my mix to be mostly pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder with the other seasonings mixed in - but you can adjust the cajun to your level of spice that you like.  You can't really go wrong when you mix all of these together.  I never measure them and it always turns out great.  


Once they are seasoned place them in the pan and let them cook.  I would say for 3-5 min before flipping.  Continue to flip until the fish is completely cooked. 

While the fish is cooking in another pan add some coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil and start to cook your cabbage.  Cook as much as you would like - I did about 3 handfuls for 4 tacos.  While it's cooking add some lime juice.  If you are using a fresh lime I would say about 1 lime worth.  I used the store bought lime juice.  Let that cook for about 5 minutes.  

Slice your avocado in half and remove the pit.  I mashed my avocado to spread onto my tortilla.  You could easily have sliced avocado.  

Remove your tortillas from the oven.  Spread your avocado and plain greek yogurt on the shell. Next, place your cooked fish on top of the spread.  Top your taco with the lime cabbage.  You could easily add cheese or salsa to the taco if you choose. 

Enjoy!  

For FIX FRIENDS you can also use your container to measure - 1 red, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1/2 green or 1 green, 2 tsp

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One Pan - Spicy Chicken Sausage and Zucchini Skillet

Spicy Chicken Sausage and Zucchini Skillet

First off, I don't know why I have the hardest time spelling zucchini, so if you see it spelled wrong, please no judgement. 

I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out when I made it but it was really tasty! I think my taste buds are changing because I truly enjoy chicken sausage over regular sausage.  Ok, ok, on with the recipe which you are here to read! 

Ingredients: 

Chicken Sausage - 5 or 6 
Zucchini/Squash - 2
Spinach - 2 cups
Cherry Tomatoes - 1 container
Onion - 1/2 chopped
Garlic - 1 tbsp
Crushed Red Pepper - 1/2 tsp (add more if you like really spicy)
Oregano - 1/2 tbsp
Fresh Basil (to taste)
Brown Rice (optional)




Start by chopping your veggies and setting them aside.  Chop your zucchini into rounds then cut them in half.  Chop the cherry tomatoes in half length wise.  Chop half of your onion into small pieces. (Click here for onion chopping trick) Last, slice your sausage - you should have about 6 or so round disk slices. 




Add extra virgin olive oil to your skillet and let it heat up for a minute.  Add your onions and garlic to the pan.  Let them heat up for about a minute.  Add your sausage and let cook for about 5-10 minutes allowing for minimal pink.  Then add your zucchini and tomatoes and spices.  Mix everything in the pan so that the spices are spread throughout the meal.  Let this cook for about 10 minutes so that all your veggies are cooked. 

When everything is cooked, add about 2 cups of spinach to the pan and stir allowing the spinach to wilt/cook in the pan. 

You can eat this over brown rice, quinoa, or a whole grain pasta would be nice. 

I measured everything separately with my portion control containers from the 21 day fix.  It wasn't hard to use a spoon to fill each container from the skillet.  My portions were 1-yellow 1-red and 1-green.

I hope you enjoy this recipe!! 

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