DINNER RECIPES

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

 

Prep time 5 mins

Cook time 6 hours

Total time 6 hours 5 mins

 

Author: Haley D. Williams

Serves: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 16-oz can black beans
• 1 16-oz can kidney beans
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 10 oz package frozen corn kernels (about 2⅓ cups)
• Two 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes with chilies
• 1 oz. taco seasoning (recipe for homemade seasoning here)
• 1 teaspoon cumin*
• 1 teaspoon chili powder*
• 24 oz (1½ lbs) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• chili peppers, chopped (optional)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Combine beans, canned tomato, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Place chicken on top and cover.
2. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.
3. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred with a fork. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Serve with fresh cilantro, cheese and/or sour cream.
4. The following nutritional values are approximate and does not include any added cheese or sour cream.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1¼ cups Calories: 204 Fat: 1.5 g Carbohydrates: 11 g Fiber: 10 g Protein: 17 g 

4/22/2015

Skinny 3-Cheese Penne

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1¼ cup

 Ingredients

 ¼ tsp salt, divided
13.25 oz dry Whole Grain Penne Pasta
1 tsp  Extra Light Olive Oil
½ small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 Tbsp minced garlic
23.25 oz jar Prego® Light Smart Traditional Pasta Sauce
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup  Low Fat Cottage Cheese
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1½ cups Reduced Fat Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, divided

Instructions

•  Preheat oven to 350° F. 
• Spray a square 8.5x8.5-inch (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 
• In a large stockpot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add ⅛ tsp salt to boiling water. Add penne pasta and cook until pasta is al dente (softened but still slightly firm), about 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
•  In large skillet over medium high heat, add extra light olive oil, onions and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until onions have softened and garlic is tender. 
• Turn heat to low and pour in pasta sauce. Add in basil, oregano, black pepper and remaining ⅛ tsp salt. Stir sauce well. Cover and heat for 5-7 minutes, stir occasionally. 
• Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl combine cottage cheese, ricotta and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. 
• Remove sauce from heat and stir in cooked pasta. 
• Transfer ½ of pasta to baking dish. Evenly spread ½ of the cheese mixture on top. Then add remaining pasta followed by remaining cheese mixture. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese on top. 
• Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese has melted. 

Nutrition Information Per Serving: (1¼ cup) Calories: 276 Calories from fat: 63 Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 18mg Sodium: 498mg Carbohydrates: 43g Fiber: 7g Sugar 7g Protein: 17g Calcium: 21% Iron: 22%

 WWP+: 7