The Blonde Diaries

Another favorite crockpot recipe and it is really simple to make and uses ingredients that most of us have in our pantry and refrigerator already. I actually cut 3 chicken breasts in halves to make 6 chicken breast pieces that the recipe called for below and to lower the points value. I don’t know about your local grocery stores but mine are making 3 packs 2 pounds each! I know I don’t eat that much chicken in one sitting! For the onions I have been purchasing prediced in the freezer section to save money (1 pound = $1!) and so that I can same time and keep from crying. It is definitely a life saver.

Spicy Italian Chicken – 4 WW points per serving

1 Medium Onion, Chopped
1/2 c fat free Italian Dressing
1/2 c water
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp cold water

1. Spray the inside of a slow cooker with nonfat cooking spray (or use a liner ). Combine all ingredients except chicken, cornstarch, and cold water in slow cooker.
2. Add chicken. Turn to coat.
3. Cover. Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
4. Remove chicken and keep warm.
5. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and cold water.
6. Add cooking juices gradually. Stir and bring to a boil until thickened.
7. Pour sauce over chicken and then serve over noodles or rice.

Per serving: 180 cals, 3.5 gms fat, 7 gms carbs, .5 gms fiber, 27 grms protein.