Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Every year, for as long as I can remember, I have watched the Oscars and, of course, the Red Carpet, with my mom. 

We usually fail to make dinner plans until the last minute and end up getting pizza or some other fast food, but this year I decided I should plan ahead and actually cook dinner. I wanted to make something that wasn't too labor-intensive, but would be flavorful and satisfying on a cold winter evening. Also something we could eat with chips because I always like an excuse to eat chips. 

I think it will be a new Oscar night tradition. 

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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Recipe

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Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Recipe

I'm always looking for new and exciting proteins to feed my family. I realize that chicken is not a new protein, and generally not all that exciting, but when done right, it can be. I have attempted different versions of parmesan-crusted chicken in the past, but until last night, none had been all that successful - the chicken was too thick, the breading fell off, etc. Not this time! This time, my chicken turned out golden brown and delicious, and exactly how I had pictured and intended it. I finally got it right, and you can, too...

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Chicken Mai Fun Recipe

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Chicken Mai Fun Recipe

I love Asian food. Or, at least, what we call "Asian food" here in America. Really anything that involves rice and/or noodles, soy sauce, and a good amount of spice does it for me. Several years ago, I decided I wanted to try to make my own "Asian food."

What I came up with (and have since improved upon) has become one of the most-requested meals in my house. We call it Mai fun after the rice noodles I buy in the Asian section at Meijer.

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