Make-Ahead Monday: Slow-cook chicken to use in 2 healthy dinners

Slow cookers are great for throwing together easy, effortless, make-ahead meals. They're perfect for cooking soups, stews and even desserts. But where they really shine is when it comes to making deeply flavorful and impossibly tender proteins. Food blogger Kevin Curry of Fit Men Cook uses his slow cooker to turn healthy chicken breasts into two delicious dinners: smoky and spicy shredded chicken and peppers stuffed with the leftover chicken.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga by Kevin Curry

This dish is so versatile! It's also great for meal prep. Whether you're making tacos or stuffed bell peppers, it's something that you'll enjoy all week long.

Chicken Tinga Burrito Stuffed Bell Pepper by Kevin Curry

I love the vibrant colors of the bell peppers and this dish makes for great leftovers throughout the week. The tender chicken, earthy beans, nutty brown rice and melty cheese make this such a healthy and satisfying dinner.

If you like those make-ahead recipes, you should also try these:

Chana Masala (Garbanzo Curry) by Maneet Chauhan

Cauliflower Alfredo Pasta by Gaby Dalkin