This weekend wore me the heck out! I’m tired. I need coffee. Okay, work coffee is bad. I actually need chia tea. Despite working really hard on the house yesterday (and not even finishing), I still got up and hit the gym bright and early this morning. I bonded with the stair climber and worked on my arms, per my July workout.
Friday was fun. Projects are always fun when you first start them… and when you add champagne and a good dinner at home.
Saturday was moderately productive as well – except for that trip out to the lake.
Sunday was hard! I’ll spare you the complaining and will share dinner details instead. I used the guardian angel of dinner (crock-pot) to cook dinner while I sanded and painted cabinets.
Slow n’ Simple Salsa Chicken
I put a bell pepper, two jalapenos, half a tomato, and half an onion in the bottom. I wish I had added corn and used an entire onion, or just two bell peppers. I like veggies; what can I say?
Then I topped that with skin-on, bone-in (aka: more flavorful) chicken thighs. Add 3/4 jar of salsa. I used a yummy roasted-style of salsa with a good smokey flavor, but any would work. Cook on high for 4-4.5 hours.
This produced a lot of liquid, so you will need a slotted spoon. Take out your chicken thighs, and remove skins, bones, and extra fat. Discard. Use two forks to pull apart your chicken. Place chicken on tortilla (or on rice or a salad – I think it’d be terrific on salad). Fish out your veggies and place them on top of your pulled chicken. 
Add more salsa, lettuce, or other toppings as desired. (Cheese is recommended though I skipped it.) I used the leftover shredded lettuce to make a black bean n’ salsa side salad. This was a simple, yummy, very affordable dinner – just my style!
I might have also had two servings of strawberry cheesecake ice cream after painting…
How was your weekend? Do you ever need a break after your weekend?
July 18, 2011 at 8:59 am
I don’t know why I never take my slow cooker out in the summer, it’s so easy but there’s like a mental block against it or something. That meal looks great!
July 18, 2011 at 1:25 pm
I usually use mine more in the fall too, but this really hit the spot. Mexican food and summer just work well for me.
July 18, 2011 at 9:02 am
Ugh I feel ya on needing another weekend! I didn’t even have a tiring weekend but I STILL wouldn’t mind another! Why does Monday always come so fast??
That meal looks awesome – I really need to invest in a slow cooker!
July 18, 2011 at 9:04 am
Kev didn’t want me to put it on the wedding registry, but he eats his words every time I make something awesome. He loves that thing more than I do!
July 18, 2011 at 9:02 am
Mmmmm salsa chicken sounds delicious! I love making chicken wraps!
July 18, 2011 at 9:08 am
I agree – projects are fun and exciting when you first start them. Then halfway through you start to think, “man what was I thinking taking this one on.” I think that’s why we haven’t started any projects lately even though we both know they need to be done. I need a break from this training/semi-vacation I’m on LOL.
July 18, 2011 at 9:23 am
A glass of wine or a beer ALWAYS makes projects more fun!!! Wish we had more weekend too
July 18, 2011 at 9:26 am
I always need another weekend…always!
July 18, 2011 at 9:37 am
Yum that looks tasty. I absolutely love my crockpot! I haven’t been using it much as of late and that needs to change!
July 18, 2011 at 9:38 am
I hate it when you feel like you need another weekend after you just had one! Sometimes my weekends feel like catch-up and I’m racing around trying to get everything done that I didn’t during the week. Hopefully today is good for you!!
July 18, 2011 at 9:46 am
I am inspired from your chicken. Looks easy and delish! ….You painted? I tore up carpet to expose hardwood floors. YUCK! I totally wouldn’t have made it to the gym this morning if I were you….. Maybe I’ll get productive and run later today.
Happy Monday!
July 18, 2011 at 9:50 am
Nope, that doesn’t sound like too much fun either. We deserve a break from working out or some ice cream for sure! As you can see, I went with the ice cream.
July 18, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Oh no! That doesn’t sound fun either. At least you found some hardwood under there. Score!
July 18, 2011 at 10:23 am
I totally agree, i need a day to recover from the weekend even when i don’t get up to much
That chicken looks delicious!!! As does your icecream, i’m more of a frozen yogurt girl though
Way to get your paint on, that is one of my most hated chores!
July 18, 2011 at 11:00 am
I could have easily slept for another few hours this morning, but my weekend was good. Productive and fun, especially my shopping spree on Saturday!
July 18, 2011 at 1:21 pm
You?? Shopping???? haha – just playin Shopping sprees are usually a good time!
July 18, 2011 at 11:29 am
I could have slept all day today and I didn’t really do anything other than go for 2 runs this weekend. Talk about lazy! I can’t wait til we can buy a house and have projects to work on. I love using power tools.
July 18, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Careful what you wish for! Ha. Really though, home ownership is great- I just miss how easy it was to clean our little apartment and call the landlord to fix things.
July 18, 2011 at 3:56 pm
We’re renting a 3 floor townhouse, so I’m already out of the “easy to clean” phase.
July 18, 2011 at 4:02 pm
I’d say so! We had a studio for a couple months when house hunting. Now that was easy to clean!
July 18, 2011 at 11:40 am
Weekend went awesomely
So much fun — you have to click over and check out the pics girlie… I am sore sore sore from all the surfing…wow — major workout!
July 18, 2011 at 1:10 pm
OMG, i feel the exact same way! I need a weekend for my weekend today. Love packing them full of fun things, but hate being tired and a smidge cranky at work on Monday
July 18, 2011 at 2:43 pm
I’m with you! When I woke up this morning, I felt like I need just one more day of the weekend. Great post!
July 18, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Work coffee IS terrible… the days that I turn to work coffee are pretty serious situations.
July 18, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Pulled chicken = brilliant. Those tacos look great.
July 18, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Great idea for the crock pot! The tacos look good!
July 18, 2011 at 8:41 pm
i love the crock pot. i want to marry it!!!
July 18, 2011 at 10:03 pm
Strawberry cheesecake ice cream?! Yum!!
July 18, 2011 at 10:42 pm
I hate when you need a weekend to recover from your weekend….or a vacation to recover from vacation. Doesn’t quite seem right, does it? I used to DEVOUR Breyer’s Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. I would even crumble extra graham crackers in the bowl. So. good.
July 19, 2011 at 9:09 am
I think this was a knock-off of Breyer’s. It was store brand Premium Natural Strawberry Cheesecake, and after reviewing the ingredients when I got home, I’m not really sure how they can call it “natural” at all!
July 18, 2011 at 11:26 pm
The salsa chicken sounds awesome and strawberry cheesecake ice cream well it just speaks for itself!!
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