Fall is Fabulous

 Just a little throwback to our engagement pictures taken with some beautiful fall foliage :)

I know that technically fall started last month- September 23rd to be exact... but isn't Fall fabulous? It is definitely my favorite season. Jeans, sweaters,  flannel, boots, cardigans (!!), scarves (!!),  pumpkin spice lattes and hot chocolate, fall scented candles, pie, baking, start of holiday season, and even, just a little bit, football.  Yes I know... I am a basic white girl.

Now that the weather has turned a little cooler, I am definitely soaking up the Fall-ness of it all!
In honor of a little fall festive-ness, I found the first 2 quizzes on buzzfeed and the last one on Seventeen.com (remember that one is technically for younger peeps..) :

1) How much do you love fall?
2) Are you ready for sweater weather?
3) Which fall trend are you?

PLUS- in honor of all this feel-good fall, I am gonna share one of our recent favorite cooler weather dishes to warm ya right up!

 Chicken Taco Chili

Recipe seems like it takes a lot, but it makes 8 good servings... and tastes wonderful reheated! Most likely can even be jarred and frozen for future meals!  AND it is soooooooo easy to make!!! Ingredients + slowcooker = done!

What you will need:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 oz) can chili beans
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans
• 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 fl oz) can/bottle beer -- can just utilize 1 cup chicken broth... but we used beer
• 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained 
• 1 pkg taco seasoning
• 3 whole skiness, boneless chicken breasts 

• shredded cheddar cheese (optional- but amazing)
• sour cream to taste preference (optional- but amazing)
• crushed tortilla chips (optional- but amazing)

 What to do:

1. Add all ingredients -EXCEPT OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS and CHICKEN to slow cooker. Stir to blend it all together. Then place chicken breasts on top of mixture until just covered by all the other ingredients. 
2. Slow-cooker for approximately 5 hours on low heat.
3. After the 5 hours, remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. 
4. Place shredded chicken back in slow cooker and stir to mix.
5. Continue cooking for approximately 2 hours on low heat.
6. Serve and Enjoy!  Definitely recommend with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips!

**Reviews on original recipe on allrecipes.com did say that they cooked it longer (i.e. were at work or cooked it over night) and had no issue. Just had to shred the chicken and let it all mix together for a bit!

YUMMERS!

Had it for dinner last night and leftovers today! :)

xo jess xo