Slow Cooker White Bean Chili (WW 7 Plus Points)

Sadly we have had some sick people here at the house, husband with his teeth and my youngest with a flu bug. So it's soft foods and comfort foods at what better says that then a chili! I found this recipe on Slender Kitchen of Slow Cooker White Bean Chili. It was an easy recipe that everyone loved.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast

20 oz canned white beans, drained

1 onion, minced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 jalapeno (seeded for less heat), diced

2 poblano peppers (seeded for less heat), diced

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

2 tsp cumin

1 tsp oregano

4 cup low sodium chicken broth

1 Salt and pepper

1 lime

Directions

1	Option 1: Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Add back in and serve.
2	Option 2: Add the onions, garlic, jalapeno, poblanos, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and 2 cups broth to a blender. Blend until smooth. Add this salsa, the chicken, beans, and remaining broth to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours and shred chicken when finished.

ALEXIS NOTES: I did the slower cooker version. I also like a thicker chili so I added a little cornstarch mixed with water to thicken it up. I also did some green chilies instead of poblano peppers.

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Getting our Roast on ... Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin and Apples

Sunday Supper Meal Idea time!  PERFECT for a Sunday meal, it may not be pretty but it sure was tasty and filling up your belly!

Have you noticed how much I love my crockpot?  I know but when you work from home you tend to do more work the if you worked outside the home.  YES its easy to sit down and forget about things around you don't get off when you would like.  So I find the crockpot is my friend.  This was a very yummy roast a little on the large side, but we had a guest over so it worked perfect!  So it's not the prettiest picture but it sure was yummy!  I found this recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin and Apples on one of my favorite Weight Watcher Sites Slender Kitchen.

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs. pork tenderloin, fat removed
• 1 onion, sliced thin
• 3-4 apples, sliced
• 2 tbsp whole grain or dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1.5 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Place it in the crockpot.
2. Spread the mustard and honey on the pork.
3. Cover with the sliced onions and apples.
4. Cook for 6-8 hours in the slow cooker. Take the lid off the crockpot for the last 30 minutes to let the liquid reduce. Slice and serve. 

ALEXIS NOTES: I used Dijon Mustard (what I had on hand).  I also used Agave Nectar instead of honey.  Also Seat Salt instead of table salt.

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Soups On ... Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup (WW 6 Points)

Next on our soup journey is from another GREAT weight watcher website.  I found this Chicken Enchilada Soup on Slender Kitchen.  It was another easy soup that I threw into the crockpot in the morning and let it be until it was time for dinner.  The boys love Mexican dishes and this was perfect combo of their favorite food and a soup which was easy to make.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken breast
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red pepper diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 oz. can tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
• 1 14 oz. can red enchilada sauce
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 14 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup masa harina (or corn meal)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Toppings: chopped tortilla strips, chips, cilantro, onions, avocado, chopped jalapenos, cheese, Greek yogurt, light sour cream, etc.

Instructions

1. Add the chicken breast, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, garlic cloves, salt, onion, peppers, tomatoes with green chiles, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, and tomato paste to the slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for four hours. Remove the chicken and shred with 2 forks. Return to soup and add the beans.
3. Mix the masa harina (corn meal) with 1/4-1/2 cup of water (more if needed) until smooth. Add to the soup and let cook for 30 more minutes. Top with 2 tbsp. cheese. You can also stir it in depending on your preference.

ALEXIS NOTES: I used a frozen chicken like I always do, right before I serve I put it in my mixer with the paddle and shred the chicken.  I used black beans that I made earlier and froze (that is why they look like a blog of black there).  I accidentally bought stewed tomatoes instead of diced so I put them in my ninja and diced them :).  

Enjoy you will love this one!

Something to keep your belly warm in this cold season.

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Come Won Ton With me! (Ok it sounded funnier in my head)

Pin It Last week I told the PTF president that I would make something yummy for the meeting.  I found a great recipe of course on Pinterest a while back and have been dying to try.  It is I must say on the spicy side so most of the ladies only had one and I then was left with a crazy amount left over thankfully the principal loaded up and took most of them home with him.  Now these look harder then they really are, just a little time and you'll have a perfect party food!  

I made this Skinny Spanakopita from one of my favorite weight watcher sites Slender Kitchen.  I of course didn't have anything here so I had to send Rick on a run, which he did with big smiles and no groans .. hehe.

Weight Watchers Skinny Spanakopita 
Points: 2 Weight Watchers PointsPlus
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 3 Skinny Spanakopitas
Nutritional Info: 86.1 calories, 1.1 g of fat, 15.7 g of carbohydrates, 1.3 of fiber, 3.5 g of protein

Ingredients
24 wonton wrappers
10 oz of spinach (I used frozen but fresh would work)
1/2 cup reduced fat feta cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg white, for egg wash
1 tsp olive oil

Instructions
1.Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

2. Heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes.  Once it becomes fragrant, add the spinach.   Saute until just tender.

3. Place the spinach mixture in a bowl and mix in the feta cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4.  Lay out the 24 wonton wrappers on two large cookie sheets sprayed with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. Fill a small cup with warm water and place it near the cookie sheets.

5. Begin assembling the spanakopita by placing a spoonful of the spinach and feta mixture in the center of the wonton wrapper. Wet the edges of the wonton wrapper with the warm water and fold over and press down to close. Once you have stuffed and sealed all the wonton wrappers, brush lightly with the egg wash or spray with cooking spray.

6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until crispy. Serve on their own or with marinara sauce for dipping.

Since I had half a pack of wonton wrappers left over I found another great recipe for our dinner weekly guest.  I had all the fixing for this one so no sending Rick to the store.  I did learn a great lesson using an old cupcake pan vs a new non stick pan REALLY makes the difference with you're out of kitchen oil spray. 

Next on the list is one I tweaked to be kid friendly off Emily's Bites (another amazing weight watcher blog) for these Mini Taco Cupcakes. 

Ingredients:
1 ½ t chili oil (found near the Asian ingredients)
½ lb 95% lean ground beef
1 T taco seasoning
¾ c canned black beans, drained and rinsed
16 wonton wrappers (found in the produce section)
5 T + 1 t of queso dip or salsa con queso (I used Wholly Guacamole Queso Blanco)
1 c chunky salsa (I used Wholly Guacamole Medium Salsa)
1 c reduced fat shredded Mexican cheese (I used Weight Watchers brand)

*** I left out the chili oil, Black Beans and Salsa's - Due to not wanting to send Rick to the store again ... lol.  I did chop up some black olives since the boys love them ***

Directions:
1.    Pre-heat the oven to 375. Lightly mist 8 cups in a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.
2.    Heat chili oil in a sauté pan or large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and taco seasoning and brown beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Add black beans and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes until warm.
3.    Push a wonton wrapper into the bottom of each of the eight sprayed cups in the muffin tin. Spoon a teaspoon of queso dip into each wonton wrapper and spread across the bottom. Follow by spooning some of the meat/beans mixture into each cup (using about half the total mixture) and then splitting ½ cup of the salsa evenly into each cup. Sprinkle about half the shredded Mexican cheese evenly over the top of each cup. Press another wonton wrapper on top and repeat the layering steps with the remaining ingredients.
4.    Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from muffin tin.

And this is what happens!

Either mush cupcakes or Nice cupcakes :)

Have a great week everyone!  I just know it's going to be a busy one here again!