Easy, Healthy Meals for Working Moms

Meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking can often be one of the most stressful and time-consuming parts of managing a family. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of simple ideas for nutritious meals to make your life a little bit easier and allow you to spend more time on what matters – your family.Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka MasalaA deliciously easy take on the traditionally British-Indian dish, simply prepare your sauce, then add your chicken thighs and sauce to your slow cooker and enjoy when you get home from work! Check out a full recipe here, or simply buy a jar of pre-made sauce in the international section of your local grocery store to cut down on time even more. Chicken and Shrimp JambalayaAnother slow cooker recipe, this one takes the work out of an ingredient-heavy meal. Best of all, with so many nutritious and delicious elements to this recipe, you’re bound to have leftovers to free up some meal times later in the week. Get the full recipe here. Pulled Chicken SandwichesFor those nights you’re craving barbecue, try this tasty and super simple recipe for a meal that’s sure to win you extra brownie points with the family. Check out the full recipe here.Burger SlidersThis recipe is not only super easy, it’s also super fun! Your significant other and kids will love dressing their mini burgers with various toppings to test out different flavor combinations. Check out the full recipe here.Mini Fruit-and-Yogurt ParfaitsFor a quick, healthy morning meal, mix up some parfaits for your kids with some fresh fruit, yogurt, and granola in their own individual serving bowls or to-go jars. Get the full recipe here.   Sunshine SmoothieGreat as a morning breakfast drink, or frozen into popsicles for an afternoon snack for your kids, this smoothie is a tasty, slightly sweet, and nutritious frozen treat. Get the recipe here. The Orlando Catholic school's blog page has helpful hints for parents to encourage their children to excel academically, spiritually, and socially. To learn more about Catholic schools in Orlando, contact us at 407-246-4800.