White Chicken Chili

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From SparkRecipes.comThis chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to four months.

Ingredients

    1 T olive oil
    2 lbs (32 oz) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, diced into 1-inch cubes
    1 onion, diced
    3 cloves garlic, grated
    1 t salt
    1 t ground cumin
    1/2 t chili powder
    1/8 t cloves, ground
    1/8 t cayenne pepper
    4 (15.5 oz cans) cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
    28 oz chicken stock, low sodium
    2 c corn, frozen
    2 (4 oz cans) green chilis
    1 lime
    3/4 c low fat, shredded Monterrey jack cheese
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and onion. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic cloves and spices, continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Add beans and stock. Stir and simmer for 25 minutes. Add corn and green chilies, continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze lime into chili. Serve with 1 tablespoon of cheese per cup of soup.If you prefer a thicker chili, puree 1/4 of the soup before you add the corn.
Pressure Cooker: (InstaPot) Soup setting for 20 minutes, then let simmer:Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and onion. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic cloves and spices, continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Add beans and stock. Stir, Add corn and green chilis , InstaPot) Soup setting for 20 minutes, then let simmer. When ready to serve, remove from heat and squeeze lime into chili. Serve with 1 tablespoon of cheese per cup of soup.
If you prefer a thicker chili, puree 1/4 of the soup before you add the corn.
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Slow Cooker Chunky Beef & Potato Stew

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From Skinnyms.com

Yields: 10 servings | Calories: 317 | Total Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 194mg | Carbohydrates: 24g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Protein: 21g | Smart Points: 10 |

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean chuck or other beef stew meat, cut into large bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into large bite-sized pieces
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice (BPA-free cans)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Whisk flour, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

Dredge the beef cubes in the flour mixture.

Place oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place half of beef cubes into the skillet and sear on all sides, for about 30 seconds per side. Do not cook the meat through, just brown the outside. Remove and set aside. Add the rest of the oil and the remaining beef cubes and repeat.

Add meat pieces to the slow cooker. Add onions, potatoes, worcestershire sauce, and can of diced tomatoes with juice.

Stir balsamic vinegar along with broth, garlic, oregano, and paprika, and add in. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or low for 8 to 10 hours. Stir well.

Enjoy!

Instapot on Manual for 20 minutes high

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

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**This has quickly become a family favoriteFrom:  Martha | Simple Nourished Living

 Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds raw boneless skinless lean chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 3 cups dry coleslaw mix
  • 2 cans (14 to 15 ounces each) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) stewed tomatoes, not drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
Instructions
  1. Evenly season chicken with ¼ teaspoon salt and the pepper. Place all ingredients in the crock pot and stir. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 - 8 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  2. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Remove the chicken and place in a bowl. Shred each piece using two forks -- one to hold the chicken in place and the other to scrape across the meat and shred it. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir into the soup.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook's Notes
Nutritional Estimates Per Serving (1 cup): 150 calories, 1g fat, 15g carbs, 4 g fiber, 20.g protein and 3 Weight Watchers Points Plus.2 Smartpoints