A steady, simple bowl that carried me when life felt heavier than the pot.
A short note before the recipe
I didn’t rebuild my life with complicated meals or perfect discipline. I rebuilt it with a crock pot, a little common sense, and the decision to stop letting food be the thing that knocked me off track. This recipe is one of the ones that kept me steady. Warm, simple, no drama. The kind of meal that asks nothing of you except to show up and eat.
Why this works
A pot like this removes decisions. It gives you something warm and reliable waiting at the end of the day. It’s protein, comfort, and fuel without the heaviness that usually comes with “comfort food.” It tastes like you tried, even on the days you didn’t have much to give.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 can Great Northern beans, rinsed
- 1 cup low‑sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 can mild green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (stir in at the end)
Directions
- Add everything except the yogurt to the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Shred the chicken, then stir in the yogurt before serving.
Common Sense Notes
- If you want it thicker, mash a few beans before serving.
- If you want it lighter, skip the yogurt and squeeze in a little lime.
- This reheats well and tastes even better the next day.
How I used it this week
A bowl after a long day.
A quick lunch with tortilla chips.
A late‑night warm‑up when I needed something steady instead of something convenient.
Part of the Farm to Fit Foundations
Simple food. Steady fuel. No drama. The kind of recipe that keeps you moving in the right direction without asking for perfection.
Walter Adkins Jr. 