Best Skinny Taco Chicken Chili Recipes

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CROCK POT CHICKEN TACO CHILI



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Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili is an easy slow cooker dump recipe using freezer and pantry staples! This has been one of my most popular recipes since 2008!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 small onion (chopped)
1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained
1 15.5 oz can kidney beans, drained
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
10 oz package frozen corn kernels
2 10 oz cans diced tomatoes w/chilies
4 oz can chopped green chili peppers (chopped)
1 packet reduced sodium taco seasoning or homemade (see below)
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
24 oz 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine beans, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, diced tomato, cumin, chili powder and taco seasoning in a slow cooker and mix well.
  • Nestle the chicken in to completely cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred.
  • Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in.
  • Top with fresh cilantro and your favorite toppings!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 scant cup, Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 729 mg, Fiber 8.5 g, Sugar 6 g

"SKINNY" CHICKEN TACOS



Zesty, easy, and quick way to make chicken tacos that are delicious and diet-friendly. Other options for toppings would be low-fat sour cream, 2% reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, and salsa.

Provided by Danielle B.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
3 limes, juiced, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper, divided
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 jalapeno peppers - stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
4 multi-grain tortillas, or more to taste
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a bowl; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Saute red bell peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken mixture to a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; saute until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Layer tortillas between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; heat in microwave until warmed, 10 to 20 seconds.
  • Spoon vegetables and chicken onto tortillas; top with cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 293.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SKINNY TACO CHICKEN CHILI



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This is super easy slow cooker recipe that makes great leftovers! Our Skinny Taco Chicken Chili a great fix for busy days, cold days, really any day!

Provided by annh53182

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 6h5m

Yield 12 1/2 Cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, chopped
16 ounces black beans, rinsed drained
16 ounces kidney beans, rinsed drained
8 ounces tomato sauce
10 ounces frozen corn
3 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies (mild or medium)
1 ounce reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (About 3-4)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except chicken and cilantro) in a slow cooker and mix well.
  • Place chicken breasts on the top, and press it down slightly.
  • Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.
  • 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken breasts and shred.
  • Return chicken to slow cooker, and mix everything together.
  • Top with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 43.5, Sodium 917, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 21.8

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