HEALTHY RECIPE
NOVEMBER 2023
Slow cooker chicken taco soup
As we enter the busy holiday season, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself. That includes giving your body the nourishment it needs when it needs it. Here are some guidelines that might help:
- Stick to your regular meal schedule. Even when things are hectic, eating at your usual times can help you avoid overeating later.
- Make sleep a priority. Good sleep can boost your mood and help you make healthier food choices.
- Don’t skip the food traditions you love. Savor your favorites in moderation. Saying “no” can backfire and make it harder to stick to your goals.
This slow cooker chicken taco soup recipe can help you meet all of the guidelines listed above. With only five minutes of prep time, it can fit into even the most overscheduled days. There’s no chopping or browning — just stir everything together in the cooker (no need to thaw the veggies) and let it go. The soup has just the right amount of spice and warmth for colder nights. And it’s a light enough meal to send you off to bed feeling satisfied, but not stuffed.
Ingredients:
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 ½ cups frozen pepper strips
⅔ cup frozen chopped onions
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
16 oz salsa tatemada (roasted tomato salsa)
15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ pounds uncooked boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves (optional)
Directions:
Step 1
In a slow cooker, combine the corn, pepper strips, onions, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, salsa, and beans. Stir in 2 cups water, and place the chicken thighs in the mixture.
Step 2
Cover and cook on low until the chicken is very tender, 6 to 7 hours.
Step 3
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Shred the meat with 2 forks and then stir it back into the soup.
Step 4
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the cheese and cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving size: 1 ⅔ cups | Calories: 309 | Total fat: 8 g | Saturated fat: 2 g | Sodium: 897 mg | Total carbohydrates: 29 g | Fiber: 7 g | Protein: 31 g
Source: WeightWatchers
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