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CorrieV1976
CorrieV1976 Posts: 320 Member
Anyone have any slow cooker ideas for low calorie dinners...Also any grocery list suggestions would be so helpful.

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  • Gary6030
    Gary6030 Posts: 593 Member
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  • tashacan
    tashacan Posts: 121
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    Sorry, I don't have any but I would love to know of some if anybody else has any... :)
  • nurseheather13
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    BBQ Pulled Chicken:

    Ingredients
    1 8-ounce can reduced-sodium tomato sauce
    1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
    3 tablespoons cider vinegar
    2 tablespoons honey
    1 tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
    1 tablespoon tomato paste
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    2 teaspoons dry mustard
    1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
    1 small onion, finely chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced


    Preparation
    1.Stir tomato sauce, chiles, vinegar, honey, paprika, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ground chipotle and salt in a 6-quart slow cooker until smooth. Add chicken, onion and garlic; stir to combine.
    2.Put the lid on and cook on low until the chicken can be pulled apart, about 5 hours.
    3.Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred with a fork. Return the chicken to the sauce, stir well and serve on whole wheat bun, flat bread or what ever bread you eat.

    Tips & Notes
    Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

    Nutrition

    Per serving: 184 calories; 8 g fat ( 2 g sat , 3 g mono ); 68 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrates; 3 g added sugars; 20 g protein; 1 g fiber; 257 mg sodium; 303 mg potassium.

    Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (19% daily value), Vitamin A & Vitamin C (15% dv).

    Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2
  • CorrieV1976
    CorrieV1976 Posts: 320 Member
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    Thanks!! Any other would be appreciated....I have a loooong 2 weeks ahead of me and its either going to be grab fast food or get it together in the morning,,,,,