“I stopped losing my week to decisions when I started making one good one on Sunday.”
A short note before the recipe
There was a time when every day felt like a reset button — new decisions, new temptations, new chances to drift off track. This 5‑Day Chicken Base changed that for me. One cook, five days of clarity. It’s not fancy, but it’s the kind of simple structure that keeps you steady.
Why this works
It removes decisions before the week removes your willpower. You cook once, portion it out, and suddenly Monday through Friday feels manageable. It’s the simplest form of meal prep, and it works.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken breast
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the crock pot
- Cook on LOW for 7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours
- Shred and portion into 5 containers
How I used it this week
- Monday: tossed into a quick bowl
- Wednesday: wrapped in a tortilla with greens
- Friday: added to a simple soup when I was tired
Common Sense Takeaway
Remove decisions before the week removes your willpower.
Walter Adkins Jr. 