So I’m probably one of the LAZIEST people that you’ll ever meet, but this is a problem when you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle and lose weight because in order to do so it’s suggested that you work out.

That’s part of the reason why I started training for a half marathon because I was hoping that having an actual workout goal would help me get my act together. I also hired a trainer, another attempt to get my ass in check.

Anywho, to the recipe–I want to make healthy foods but also don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I also try to bring my lunch to work everyday, so this is where the slow cooker comes in. I literally dump everything into this pot, turn it on low, run around and take care of all my errands, come back several hours later and I’ve got my lunches for the week.

This week I made slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup. The recipe is below but here is what it looks like when it’s all done and delicious (plus it has a topping of tortilla chips so what could be bad!!!).

Ingredients:

1 can black beans, drained and washed

1 chicken breast (you can use more but I’m only one person)

1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

Half a jar of salsa (I used Trader Joe’s Salsa Authentica)

1 cup of frozen corn

1 tsp. Cumin

Pinch Cayenne (or more depending on how spicy you like it)

1 tsp. Chili powder

Half of an onion, diced

1 tsp. Garlic powder

Vegetable broth (preferably low sodium) to cover

Salt and Pepper to taste

Top with: crumbled tortilla chips (my preference) or sour cream, Greek yogurt, cheese, WHATEVER

So here’s what you do: Open the cans, and throw everything into a slow-cooker. Put on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours (mine was ready in 7 hours on low). Then take your chicken breast out of the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Put the chicken back into the slow cooker and ENJOY!! Literally it’s that easy to eat healthy.

If someone as lazy as myself can eat healthy like this than you can too!!!