Crockpot recipes are great for when you have lots to do and don't want to spend lots of time cooking. They can even be used for lazy meal prep for the week.
I find many crockpot recipes on Pinterest that are loaded with sodium and fats, which can make a dish slightly less healthy depending on the ingredients. If you check out my Pinterest page you can rest assured all the recipes are dietitian approved for the general healthy person! If you have a specific health condition and want me to make a board for you, let me know.
Chili is definitely one of those recipes that can get unhealthy really quickly depending on your ingredients. Here are some of my healthy recommendations for your Chili ingredients:
Make your own seasoning blend! (I used this one with my own spices.)
Choose low sodium or no salt added canned tomatoes, beans, etc.
Dry beans are also a good option!
Raw vegetables - peppers, onion, tomatoes are great ways to add vitamins and minerals.
Swap sour cream for plain Greek yogurt as a topping.
Choose low fat dairy products for toppings.
Use small amounts of quality olive or avocado oil when cooking.
Swap beef for a lean beef or ground poultry.
Scroll down for my Crockpot Chili Recipe!
Crockpot Pepper Chili
Prep Time: 15 minutes and Cook Time: 3 hours
Makes 6 servings
Nutrition info for 1 serving: 330 calories, 26 g P, 6 g F, 42 g C, 12 g Fiber
Ingredients:
1 pound Ground Chicken
1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
1 can chili beans
1 can low sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 jalapeños, diced
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
Chili seasonings (Pinterest chili seasoning recipe above)
Directions:
Place a large skillet on your stove top and turn on the heat to medium. Pour about 1 tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil in the skillet.
Add 1 pound of raw ground chicken to the skillet. You can use a different lean protein source of your choice. Break apart the meat with rubber or wooden spatula until meat is fully cooked.
Turn on crockpot to high heat. I like to use plastic crockpot liners to save time cleaning. Add all the above ingredients and seasonings. Add cooked ground chicken. Stir to combine all ingredients together.
Put the crockpot lid on top. Leave the crockpot on high heat for 3 hours.
Stir and turn heat on low after 3 hours. Or remove chili contents from crockpot and refrigerate leftovers for up to one week. Can be stored in the freezer for 1-2 months.
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