Let it be known that I have officially failed Paleo Week.
Guys, I hate to be a Debbie Downer but I am so frustrated. I’ve been throwing myself pity parties and the best way to do that is with pizza, wine, and a giant bag of Sour Patch Kids.
My allergies have just been awful since we got here. I lived all my life with horrible allergies so when we moved to Colorado and they disappeared, it was the best thing ever. And now they’re back and worse than ever. And I hate everything.
My husband thinks I’m nuts because I cry at least once a day because omg, my eyes won’t stop itching. And the Zyrtec stops working about the time I have to pick the kids up from school so I talk to their teachers as a big snotty mess.
TMI?
Yep.
Anyway, I’m blaming allergies for my Paleo-fail. If you see me this summer sitting by the pool in jeans and a sweatshirt, it’s the allergies fault.
That’s the official story.
I made these Crockpot Pesto Ranch Chicken Thighs recently after seeing them go around the interwebs for years. I don’t even like pesto that much but one of my favorite Youtubers raved about the recipe so I had to try it.
I was shocked by how much my family loved this one. I will definitely be making it frequently. Feel free to use whatever chicken pieces you like – we pretty only eat thighs these days so I used those but breasts would work as well.
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Crockpot Pesto Ranch Chicken Thighs
adapted from Picky Palate
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
- 6 ounce jar pesto
- 1 package dry Ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Put bone-in chicken thighs in the bottom of your crockpot. Spoon pesto evenly over all the thighs and then sprinkle the Ranch dressing mix over top. Pour the chicken broth in the crockpot on the side so that none of the seasoning are washed off the thighs.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 376Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 710mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 30g
Amy @Very Culinary says
It’s so stupid windy here right now that all of us are suffering too. GAH. We all love pesto, though…so this will happen next week. Hang in there, Amanda!
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
This sounds fabulous! Love the flavor combination!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Amanda, I feel you sister. Allergies suck! I hope you find something else that works longer. . if it makes you feel any better, I drop off my youngest all the time without even washing my face (on most days) and lately I’ve been breaking out on my forehead like a freaking teenager so I had OXY all over my forehead and didn’t even realize it. The teachers probably don’t care. They probably have snot, among other things, all over them from being with the kids all day. :) love this chicken! yes to thigh meat!
Amanda says
This is a great family recipe, love it!!!