As I post often about my baking experiments, I decided to try to, at least once a week, do a WW or light recipe and post about it. I hope you don't mind!!
One of my favorite sites for light WW recipes is skinnytaste.com - all kinds of delicious recipes and beautiful photos too!
For my first WW recipe post, decided to try out a crock-pot recipe. I am not a big fan of crock pot recipes (I often find the chicken is a bit too cooked/dry to my taste!), but this chili was AMAZING!! We LOVED it!!! :)
Here's the link: skinnytaste
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili
Servings: 10
1 onion, chopped
1 16-oz can black beans
1 16-oz can kidney beans
1 8-oz can tomato sauce (used a 16 oz can)
10 oz package frozen corn kernels (used 2 small cans of corn kernels)
2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes w/chilies (used a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes)
1 packet taco seasoning
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder (used a bit more as I didn't have any chilies in my tomatoes)
24 0z. (3) boneless skinless chicken breasts
chili peppers, chopped (optional)
chopped fresh cilantro
Combine beans, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Place chicken on top and cover. 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. Top with fresh cilantro. Also try it with low fat cheese and sour cream (extra points).
10 • Size: 10 oz • Prep Time: 5 minutes • Calories: 202 • Points: 4 ww points
102 comments - I love them!!:
Thank you so much for sharing!! I saw the link to this recipe the other day and it's in the crock pot right now for tonight. Can't wait to try it! Love your blog. ♥
That looks delicious! And I read back to your last post, and congrats on your weight loss! It might not be exactly what you hoped for, but it's still a major accomplishment!
I'm soo glad your going to post WW recipe's! I always drool over your baking and can't even think about making it lol! Now this is something I can eat and it looks yummy!!
Yummmmm. That looks fantastic. I'm going to have to try that one.
That chili looks yummy! Great shots of it, too. Good luck on your goals! You're looking good!
Oh, I am so drooling over this one! With my kitchen in chaos, I still have access to my crock pot, and I'm going to make this tomorrow!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for linking to me.
Hey! Do keep sharing the recipes! I am joining Slimming World and imagine I will need some 'thin'spiration!
Normally I would drain and rinse beans...do you?
Yes - I always drain and rinse beans! :)
Saw this picture on pinterest and can't wait to try cooking with my slow cooker.
Saw this on Pintrest and it is going in my crock pot this afternoon for dinner tonight! YUM!!! Thank you!
Kristin
http://reclaimingthehome.blogspot.com
I just happened to stumble upon this, and I am SO glad I did. I used a few skinless chicken thighs and it turned out great. The flavor was amazing. My boyfriend and I heated up the leftovers in the oven with sharp cheddar and used it as a dip. Thanks for posting such a fantastic recipe!
Hi, this recipe sounds delicious!
In NZ, 'tomato sauce' is ketchup. Should i use plain pasta sauce instead?
I would use plain pasta sauce for sure! Hope you enjoy!
this looks delicious! about how big are the serving sizes?
I just put this in the pot! Thanks so much for sharing and helping me with dinner tonight :)
-Jade
www.jadesteckly.blogspot.com
Found this through Pinterest...Thank you!! I can't wait to try it. :)
www.freestylinbeth.com
So good! I made it tonight and just ate some- completely loved it- thank you!
Found you through Pinterest. This looks SO good! can't wait to try it. And I'm your newest follower. :)
Found you via pinterest and posted this recipe on my Facebook wall last week :) I am super excited to make this meal for my family this weekend!
Kara
www.mineforthemaking.com
I used frozen already cooked chicken strips and the recipe was extra easy! This is a great recipe!!
This may be a stupid question, but I still consider myself new to the crock pot cooking. Should I cook the chicken before I put it in the crock pot, or no? Right now I have frozen chicken breasts? Do I just put them in frozen or should I cook them first?
Thanks!
You don't need to cook the chicken before - just put it right in the crock pot! Not sure about the frozen chicken though - guess it would need to be cooked longer if it's frozen - never tried before! Hope you enjoy!
saw this on pinterest and it looked amazing. I have it cooking in the crockpot now! Can't wait to eat dinner!
Saw this on pintrest, and it is in the crockpot as we "Speak"...looks yum!!
In the Crock Pot now. Smells so yummy! Can't wait for dinner :-)
This is just the kind of food that I make all the time! It looks great!
This looks great! I'm looking forward to trying it since the weather's cooling down. :)
So Yummy! Made this tonight. Didn't have taco seasoning so I added a little of my own blend. Thanks!!
I found this on Pinterest today and it looks amazing! I can't wait to try it!
I stumbled across this on pinterest today and I cannot wait to try it! I'm going to make it this week, looks so good!
I made this tonight and it's delish! I put it on my blog and linked it back to yours, thanks for sharing!
www.bribuzali.com
I made this today and we just finished having it for supper - yum yum! Thanks for the awesome recipe. I blogged about it (and linked back to your blog) so that all my friends can try.
http://chocolatemoments.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/crock-pot-chicken-taco-chili/
Ditto to most of the above! ;)
Found this on pinterest and had it tonight! YUM!
Will be making again!
Thanks!
This is great with baked tortillas or pita bread too.
Does anyone know what the new Points Plus value is?
Just checked on Gina's site and its 5PP per serving.
saw this on pinterest
and had to come get a closer look
this sounds fabulous
in fact
i'll be making this for dinner tonight!
thanks.
alison
Found via pinterest. Trying this tonight :)
I just made this, delicious. I used frozen chicken breasts on top and only had to cook on low for about 7 hours.
just made this, it's delicious! I used frozen chicken breasts on top and only had to cook for 7 hours on low.
Found this via pinterest looks amazing. I may have to make this. RE:the questions on using frozen meat. don't because it will not be at a safe cooking temp or in other words it will be at an unsafe cooking temp for too long. For other great crocking recipes I love the crockpot365.blogspot.com/ (not my blog just a wonderful place for crock inspiration)
How many does it serve and the serving size for 202 calories is?
Can't wait for this to be at the chili cook off.
Saw this on pinterest and made it last night. Subbed bone-in, skinless chicken thighs and it was awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Best recipe I've tried in a long time... has become a weekly favorite, great for freezing, and great for entertaining!
This looks amazing:) im gonna try it!
That looks delicious, but it's LOADED with sodium :(
Does it matter what size crock pot you use? I have a pretty large one and wouldn't want it to dry out. What size was everyone else using?
Not sure if the size of the crockpot makes a difference - wouldn't think so though.
What can I use as a gluten free substitution for the taco seasoning?
Can't wait to try. The size of crockpot is crucial to a slow cooked meal's success. They are meant to be 3/4-full, otherwise the food cooks too fast. Usually soups, ribs, roasts, etc are for the large 5-6 qt. standard dinner meals are usually best in 3-4qt cookers. I also find keeping the meat covered by the other ingredients prevents it from drying out. So, I will probably swap and put the chicken on the bottom. Might be a little bit more difficult to pull it out to shred, but I can't stand dry chicken and am not sure I want to risk it:) sounds yummy!
gonna have this for lunch after church tomorrow....looks soooo good
Thanks to pinterest I tried this delicious recipe.
Made this tonight. Very good but pretty spicy for my family! Next time, I'm going to use tomatoes without the chilis and it should be better for my kids. Thanks for the recipe! :)
Do you think the beans should be drained and rinsed, or add the canned beans undrained?
tommierayel - I always drain my beans :)
Saw this on Pintrest, made it today in my 4 quart crockpot. It fit, but it was full. I used a small can of chili peppers, and only 1 packet of taco seasoning, no other spices. It was warm, but not too spicy. It was ready in 5 hours, I cooked it on HIGH. Everyone loves it. I made a crustless pumkin pie for desert. Thanks for the recipe!
I tried this recipe today and I am a HUGE fan of its simplicity and great taste! In about 12 minutes this morning, I just poured and stirred everything into the pot and left for work. I got home to some wonderfully warm smells and just in time to shred the chicken. So easy! Thanks for sharing!
Holy cow, this sounds amazing! Any thoughts on a sub for beans? I really hate them but this recipe sounds so good..
Oh I wish the bit about draining and rinsing the beans was in the post instead of just the comments. This is almost overflowing out of my crockpot, and I left out the 8oz can of tomato sauce and chicken (I have cooked shredded chicken I'll add after). I didn't add as much corn as I would have liked. There would've been more room if I drain the beans. Hope it doesn't ruin it.
Great recipe, very filling! I just made this in a sauce pan on my stove in about 15 minutes (not good at planning ahead) with a shredded rotisserie chicken from the grocery store deli. Delicious and quick! Thank you for sharing!
That looks like a great recipe, similar to what we often cook. Throw in some chickpeas too, gotta have chickpeas!
I don't like beans - What would you use in place of the beans?
The pictures of the chili are beautiful and this recipe was very easy to follow. However,I thought it was kind of bland. I was left wanting something more. If I ever make this again, I will be sure to have some cheddar cheese and sour cream close by.
This looks DeeeLish!!!
This looks DeeeLish!!
How many servings does this recipe make?
I make something really similar but just take 2 chicken breasts, 1 cup black beans, 1 cup corn, 1 can salsa, and a little cumin. Sometimes I sneak in a chopped zucchini for extra veggies. It's a favorite!
I am sorry but this was horrible. The pics are beautiful and I am new to the crock pot so maybe I did something wrong. IMO it would have been much better had I done it on the stove top in a pot like I do everything else. Everything seemed WAY overcooked. It was a waste of my $3.99/lb free range chicken as well as my time. Yuc.
This sounds wonderful. I just began Weight Watchers yesterday, need all the help I can get. Thank you.
Anonymous, I added the number of servings to the recipe. It is 10. Thanks for letting me know!
I made this last night for dinner and it was great!! My husband loved it and told me to put it on the list to make it again. Thanks for the recipe!!
Delicious! Those of you who are complaining about it being overcooked or bland are not following the recipe. I followed it exactly (I used 3 - 10 oz cans of Ro-tel). I couldn't believe how spicy it was! My boyfriend loves Spicy and he had about 4 bowls! It wasn't too spicy, it was perfect spicy :) Great recipe! Thank you!
Found this recipe on Pintrest. I am so excited to try this! I saw that you drain and rinse the beans, but what about the corn? I am new to this whole cooking thing haha! Thank you!
Sounds great! I'm also on WW and glad you shared this. Do you drain and rinse the canned beans?
Looks delicious, I'm going to try this one today!
I drain and rinse the beans but I just drain the corn. Hope you all enjoy this recipe! :)
Anyone try throwing in rice to the mix as well. I have a rice cooker that doubles as a slow cooker and i'm curious!
I found this on pinterest. Looks very good. I love tacos and chili. thanks for sharing.
Found this on pinterest. Came out delicious. Was a bit bland (even following recipe exactly). Added garlic, more chili peppers, and a bit more cumen and taco seasoning. Going to put this over quinoa but I'm sure rice would work to. Thanks for sharing!
For those of you complaining about the lack of spice/flavor, everyone's tastes are different! It's a lot easier for the people who like things spicy than to have too much. I personally like things really spicy, so I used diced tomatoes with jalapenos instead. And I will adjust the chili powder and maybe some other spices to taste once the chicken is cooked through if I feel it's lacking something. It's in the crockpot right now, and based on the ingredients, I am sure I will love it! Recipe spices are meant to be tweaked. I just like having a foundation for something healthy that sounds wonderful. I'm looking forward to dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing!
Made this twice in 2 weeks after finding on pinterest, it is so yummy! I would like to point out though that when I plugged this into the weight watchers recipe builder it was 7 points plus points per cup. Still not bad though for as easy and delicious it is!
This was just delicious!! Love meal like this, just added taco chips and green salad. Yum, thanks
had it at my daughters it was awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Hit at our house with little prep. Great to come home to dinner being done!
Its in thew pot right now... cant wait to try it tonight.
I didn't drain the beans, used frozen corn, & it was still delish! We sprinkled oyster crackers & shredded cheese on top. So pretty! My picky 8 year old who only likes spicy LOVED it & wanted it for breakfast!
You've got a real winner with this one dahling! Love-it!
My husband won a chili cook-off last night with this recipe--Judge's Favorite! He replaced the cumin with 1 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper and also add about a cup of water. He recently broke his ankle, but still wanted to participate in the contest, so I went looking for crock pot "throw it all in" recipes. Thanks for the this!
What can i serve this chill with do i serve with bread any suggestions will be greatly appreciated
Thank you!!! My family and I LOVE this recipe! Since I found it on pinterest I have made it about 5 times now. Its so easy to just throw everything in the crock pot and it comes out perfect everytime. I have some in the crock pot right now for dinner tonight ;)
I only have beans in a bag. Do I need to boil them first?
This is really delicious and has become a favorite in my house. We crush fritos over the top and I also provide sour cream and shredded cheddar for those that want to add it. I use boneless skinless thighs. Probably not a low cal dish after I'm done with it though....
Dear anonymous: you do have to cook the beans if you buy them in a bag. You have to let them soak in water for many hours, rinse them and then cook then for about 1 15 minutes.
Does the chicken have to be thawed? I love being able to "forget" to thaw my chicken and throw it in the crockpot.
I made this for dinner tonight. It was so good. Very easy to make. I wanted another bowl, but didn't want to waste my points. :-)
I made my own college cooking version of this recipe and it turned out great! I even made enough to freeze so I can thaw it out when it get hectic around here. Thanks for sharing!
http://apmcookscollege.blogspot.com/
I just made this today...it was delicious. I didn't drain my beans because I didn't see that in the comments until after I started, but it turned out great. I understand the blandness and I think it's because the lack of added salt...obviously you have to keep in mind that it's a WW recipe. I added some sea salt to curb the blandness and it was perfect.
This was delicious! My 13 yo son had an "eww" face but then tried it (since I won't make 2+ dinners) and LOVED it. The whole fam did. Thanks!
Can you put in frozen chicken?
Can't wit to fix! We are on a low cal diet and always looking for something different with lots of flavor. One question; is the serving size 10 oz volume or weight?
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