crock pot chicken taco chili recipe

8 smart points

Thick and hearty chili, that tastes decadently guilty but is healthy and low calorie. Perfect way to warm up on a cold, snowy day.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts skinless, boneless

1 medium onion finely chopped

1 large red bell pepper diced

1 28oz can diced tomatoes

1 4oz can diced green chilis

1 15oz can black beans drained and rinsed

1 15oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed

1 10oz package frozen corn

4 cloves of garlic minced

1/2 cup fat free chicken broth

1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin

1 1/2 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Servings:  8 servings

Instructions

Combine onion, garlic, beans, bell pepper, corn, diced tomatoes, diced chilis, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper in a crock pot. Mix well.

Add in chicken breasts, and spoon chili over the chicken to make sure it’s fully covered. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.

Using two forks, shred chicken, and stir. Add in cilantro and serve.

Recipe Notes

Entire recipe makes 8 servings

Serving size is about 1 1/2 cup

Each serving = 8 Smart Points

PER SERVING: 320 calories; 5.5g fat; 1.5g saturated fat; 45g carbohydrates; 8g fiber; 6.5g sugar; 29g protein