Weight watcher crock pot recipes

Slow Cooker Lean Chicken Quinoa Chili

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings (low-point options):

• Chopped fresh cilantro
• 2% shredded cheese
• Non-fat Greek yogurt
• Diced green onions

Crock Pot Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts at bottom of slow cooker
2. Add all dry ingredients and spices
3. Pour tomatoes and chicken broth over ingredients
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours
5. 30 minutes before serving, shred chicken using two forks
6. Stir and let quinoa absorb remaining liquid

Meal Prep Tips

• Serves 6
• Portion into individual containers
• Refrigerate up to 4 days
• Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months

Points Breakdown

• Approximately 4-5 Points per serving
• Protein-packed
• High in fiber
• Low in added fats

Cooking Note: For extra flavor, toast quinoa briefly before adding to slow cooker.