Skinny Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

I am always trying new recipes that are quick, simple, and healthy that the entire family will enjoy.  I came up with this version of Hawaiian Chicken and the best part is you can ” fix it and forget it”.

You only need 5 Ingredients!

• 4-6 chicken breasts
• 1 cup honey barbeque sauce
• 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
• chili powder
• ground ginger

Preparation:

Pour barbeque sauce in bottom of the crock pot. Place chicken breast on top of sauce; season with chili powder and ground ginger and cover with crushed pineapple. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Analysis:  1 serving is 1 chicken breast

• 254 calories, 2 gm fat, 28 gm protein, 30 gm carb, 2 gm fiber

Skinny Crockpot Italian Chicken

(Picture taken from google images)

Here’s another crockpot favorite recipe of mine!

What you need:

4-6 Chicken Breast

2 cans Italian diced tomatoes

1 small can tomato paste

Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, parsley, garlic powder)

1 can white beans

What to do:

Place chicken in crock pot. Mix all ingredients and pour over chicken.  Cook on high for 4-6 hours.  Serve over pasta if desired and add a salad to complete your meal.  Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Analysis:  250 calories, 2 gm fat, 34 gm pro, 24 gm carb, 5 gm fiber per serving.

Skinny Crockpot Mexican Chicken

(Picture taken from google images)

Crockpot cooking is great for putting together a great home cooked meal in a hurry.  I take full advantage of using the crockpot when I am crunched for time.  It’s easy and convenient.  Just throw all the ingredients in and and turn on the crockpot in the morning.  The meal  is ready when you return home for dinner.

This Mexican Chicken is one of my favorites.  You can serve with rice and a salad or some tortilla chips.

What you need:

4 Chicken Breast

1 large can diced tomatoes

1 small jar salsa

1 package taco seasoning

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can corn, drained

What to do:

Place chicken in crock pot. Mix all ingredients and pour over chicken.  Cook on high for 6 hours, take lid off last 2 hours to thicken the sauce.  Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Analysis: 304 calories, 2g fat, 35g pro, 9g fiber per serving

Stuffed Pepper with Quinoa

These stuffed peppers are absolutely delicious and healthy too.

Ingredients:

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 cup water

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed

3 large green peppers

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/4 cup ketchup

2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce, divided

3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions:

Drain tomatoes reserving juice; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Meanwhile, cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; invert onto paper towels.

In a large skillet, cook the beef,  garlic, parsley,  salt, pepper flakes and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Stir in half of one can tomato sauce, ketchup, corn, quinoa and tomatoes; heat through.

Spoon into pepper halves. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the reserved tomato juice and remaining tomato sauce; pour over peppers.

Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are tender. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Makes 6 Servings; 266 Calories per serving

Editor’s Note: Look for quinoa in the  organic food aisle.

Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year!

Happy Thanksgiving! How Many Calories Are You Eating On Thanksgiving?

I love this image!  ”Gobble till  ya Wobble!”  Isn’t this exactly how you feel after indulging in Thanksgiving dinner?

How many calories are you really eating on Thanksgiving?  According to research from the Calorie Control Council, the average American may consume more than 4,500 calories  and the average holiday dinner alone is a whopping 3,000 calories.  Read more @ http://www.caloriecontrol.org/articles-and-video/feature-articles/stuff-the-bird-not-yourself.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Just in time for Thanksgiving!  Save a few calories with this recipe for the crustless pumpkin pie.  It is only 110 calories per serving and it is absolutely fabulous!

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg & ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup  sugar

WHAT TO  DO:

• Combine all ingredients and beat until smooth.
• Pour into 9-inch pie pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes; reduce temperature to 325 degrees F and bake for 45 minutes more.
• Pie is done when knife inserted into center comes out clean.
• Makes 8 servings

Skinny Almond Orange Parfait

Here’s another GoGirlDiet original.    This delicious parfait is only 140 calories and really satisfies the hunger.  It makes a great breakfast or you can enjoy as a snack.

What you need:

• 1/2 cup Light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt
• 1/2 cup Mandarine Oranges, canned in natural juice, drained
• 1 Tablespoon Slivered Almonds

In a parfait glass, layer half the yogurt, oranges, and slivered almonds.  Repeat the layers.

Halloween Candy For 100 Calories

Halloween Candy For 100 Calories.

SIMPLE TIPS TO SAVE CALORIES AND GET YOUR TACO’S ON!

October 4th is National Taco Day!

Tips to make healthier taco’s and save calories with these simple food swaps:

• Use fat free sour cream instead of regular sour cream.  You will save 30 calories + 6 grams of fat per 2 Tablespoons.
•  Replace regular beef with extra lean ground beef and you will save 230 calories + 30 grams of fat per 4-oz serving.
• Replace a regular flour tortilla with a low carb whole wheat tortilla to save 80 calories .