Tag: shredded chicken

Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken

Slow cooked shredded chicken with corn, tomatoes and black beans. Prep this the night before and turn your crock pot^[1] on in the morning for an easy weeknight meal.

Serve over rice or in a bowl with nachos on the side, and don’t forget the toppings. Chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, fat free yogurt or sour cream and reduced fat cheddar are my favorites.

Crock Pot Sante Fe Chicken came in first place (yay!) for Ziplist’s^[2] most saved recipe
in 2012 (they have over 800K recipes). I’m thrilled, and I see why you
would choose this one! It’s delicious, easy, requires no pre-cooking,
and everyone loves an easy slow cooker recipe. It’s also kid-friendly,
freezer friendly and gluten-free. In it’s honor I decided to revive it
from the archives and give it some love.

Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 8 servings • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 190 • Fat: 1.5 g • Fiber: 5.6 g • Carbs: 23.1 g • Protein: 21 g

Ingredients:

24 oz (1 1/2) lbs chicken breast
14.4 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
15 oz can black beans
8 oz frozen corn
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth
3 scallions, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
salt to taste

Directions:
Combine chicken broth, beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot^[3]. Season chicken breast with salt and lay on top.

Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Adjust salt and seasoning to taste. Serve over rice or tortillas and your favorite toppings.

References

^{^} crock pot (www.amazon.com)
^{^} Ziplist’s (get.ziplist.com)
^{^} crock pot (www.amazon.com)

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Baked Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers

The little bite sized babies might be cute, but watch out – they pack a little punch!

I love jalapeno poppers AND buffalo chicken so I decided to combine them both and really spice things up!

These are so good and real easy to make. Prep them ahead and bake them just before you’re ready to serve. They should be served hot, so don’t bake them ahead. If you want to go carb-less or gluten free, I think they would be good without the panko too. Just please do yourself a favor and wear gloves when you cut the peppers.

Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 10 • Size: 2 jalapeno poppers • Old Points: 2 • Weight Watcher Points+: 2 pt
Calories: 92 • Fat: 5 g • Carb: 5 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 7 g • Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 346 mg • Cholest: 14 mg

Ingredients:

10 jalapeño peppers, sliced in half lengthwise
4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese
3 medium scallions, green part only, chopped
2 oz shredded low fat sharp cheddar (I used Cabot 50%)
4 oz shredded chicken
1/4 cup Franks Hot sauce (or any buffalo wing sauce)
1/2 cup egg whites, beaten
3/4 cup panko crumbs
1/8 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp chili powder
pinch salt and pepper
cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking pan lined with parchment or foil with cooking spray. Wearing rubber gloves, cut peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and membrane.

Combine cream cheese, cheddar and scallions in a medium bowl. Mix in shredded chicken and hot sauce.

Combine panko, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another bowl.

Fill peppers with chicken cheese filling with a small spoon or spatula.

Dip peppers in egg, then in panko mixture to coat and place on prepared baking sheet. Spray the peppers with more oil and bake until golden, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Serve hot, make 20.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Black Bean Tacos

This easy taco recipe requires no pre-cooking, just throw it all in the crock pot and you’ll have a delicious weeknight meal. Black beans and chicken breast, simmered in the slow cooker make the perfect filling for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or even a burrito bowl and it’s loaded with fiber.

Personally, I love this served in crunchy corn taco shells. I make a quick red cabbage slaw which adds a little acidity and crunch, and it’s a healthier option than iceberg. Add some spicy pico de gallo for freshness and avocados, and I am one happy gal! So good you won’t even miss the cheese!

I often make my own pico de gallo, but when I’m pressed for time, I have no problem buying it. There are lots of great options in the refrigerated produce section of the supermarket, Nature’s Promise is usually my go-to, is organic and has just the right amount of kick.

Avocado is so good on tacos, and loaded with heart healthy fats. It’s creamy and delicious and I totally skip the sour cream, but if you rather save on calories and leave it out, fat free Greek yogurt works fine in it’s place.

As for my slow cooker, believe it or not, I’ve had many bad experiences with crock pots cooking to hot and turning out strange tasting food… until I bought my current Slow Cooker, the Hamilton Beach Set and Forget 6 Quart Slow Cooker. Love it and I’ve been using it for over a year with great results every time! As part of my week of Target giveaways, I wanted to give away the same exact one, but couldn’t find the same exact model. I did find one very similar, without the probe (which I never used anyway) so today on Skinny Bits, if you want to take a chance at winning this wonderful prize, click HERE and leave a comment on Skinny Bits for a chance to win. (Please do not leave your comments here on Skinnytaste, they wont count.)^[1]^[2]^[3]

Slow Cooker Black Bean and Chicken Tacos
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 4 • Size: 3 tacos • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 8 pt (10 w avocado)
Calories: 313 • Fat: 8 g • Carb: 41 g • Fiber: 8 g • Protein: 22 g • Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 716 mg (without added salt)

Ingredients:

12 oz raw skinless chicken tenders or breast
15 oz can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed (Goya)
10 oz can tomatoes with mild green chiles (I used Rotel)
1 1/8 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp plus 1/8th tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp oregano
1 medium scallion, diced
1 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

For the Slaw:

1 1/3 cups shredded red cabbage
1 tsp red wine vinegar (or lime juice)
salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Taco:

12 crisp corn taco shells

Optional toppings: (not calculated)

pico de gallo
1 medium haas avocado, sliced (+ add 2 pts per serving)

Directions:

Season chicken with pinch of salt, garlic powder, oregano, 1/8 tsp of the chili powder and 1/8th tsp cumin.

Add the beans and tomatoes to the crock pot and season with the remaining chili powder and cumin. Place chicken in the crock pot and cover. Cook on HIGH 2 hours.

Meanwhile, combine shredded cabbage with vinegar (add more to taste), season with salt to taste; set aside.

Remove chicken from the crock pot and shred with two forks. Drain beans and transfer to a platter, or back to the crock pot to keep warm. Top with shredded chicken, scallions and cilantro.

To serve, warm the taco shells according to package directions. Fill with equal amounts of bean and chicken mixture. Top with cabbage and your favorite toppings.

References

^{^} Hamilton Beach Set and Forget 6 Quart Slow Cooker (www.amazon.com)
^{^} Skinny Bits (www.skinny-bits.com)
^{^} click HERE and leave a comment on Skinny Bits for a chance to win (www.skinny-bits.com)