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Now onto the recipes!
We are welcoming October and fall with some cozy, warm recipes! Enjoy!
White Chipotle Chicken Chili
Crockpot Hearty Turkey Chili
recipe courtesy of a Weight Watchers email
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 lb ground turkey
2 Tbs. chili powder
1 Tbs. paprika
1 Tbs. ground cumin
2 Tbs. crushed cherry peppers
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup fat free chicken broth
1 1/2 Tbs. cider vinegar
2 cups kidney beans
1 green bell pepper
Combine all ingredients in a crock-pot and cook for 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low. Serve with cheese, chips, and fat-free sour cream.
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Crockpot Chicken Fajitas
recipe courtesy of a Weight Watchers email
7 boned and skinned chicken breast halves, cut in strips
2 onions, sliced
2 green bell peppers, cut in strips
2 red bell peppers, cut in strips
2 jalapeno chili peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground coriander
28 ounces tomatoes, canned
1/4 cup water
8 flour tortillas
Combine all ingredients except tortillas in a crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Serve wrapped in tortillas with salsa.
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Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili
recipe courtesy of Gina's Weight Watchers Recipes
1 onion, chopped
1 16-oz can black beans
1 8-oz can kidney beans
10-oz package frozen corn kernels
2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes with chilies
1 packet taco seasoning (use homemade taco seasoning)
1 Tbs. cumin
24-ozs (3) boneless skinless chicken breasts
chili peppers, chopped (optional)
chopped fresh cilantro
Combine beans, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Place chicken on top and cover. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in sauce. Top with fresh cilantro.
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Pesto Tortellini Soup
recipe courtesy of food blogger Jane Maynard
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs butter
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 pkg (9-oz) frozen tortellini
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup prepared pesto
Parmesan cheese, for topping
In a 4-quart sauce pan, saute onion, garlic, and butter until onions are translucent. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook 1-2 minutes less than the package directions. Add the frozen vegetables and simmer soup until vegetables are heated through. Stir in pesto and serve. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
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