Even though this seems impossible, there are lots of crockpot recipes for those who are on a low-fat diet. Such recipes are ideal for people who like to keep an eye on their weight and on their overall health and well-being. In this article, we want to reveal two of these low-fat crockpot recipes that are very popular among dieters.
Arroz Con Pollo is our first suggestion of low-fat crockpot recipe. It calls for eight pieces of skinless chicken thighs, half cup of chicken broth, two cups of cooked rice, two tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro, one clove of garlic (crushed), one teaspoon of oregano (fresh or dried, whichever suits you) chili powder, salt and pepper to taste. You’ll also need ten ounces of frozen peas (thawed) and two tablespoons of red wine. It’s best to use dry wine for this low-fat crockpot recipe.
In a deep bowl mix the chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper to create a spicy mixture. Rub the chicken pieces using this mixture and place them in your crockpot. Pour the rest of the mixture over the meat, together with the broth and the wine, cover the crockpot and set it on low temperature. Let it cook for five to six hours. Next, remove the chicken, add the peas and set the crockpot on high temperature. Let is cook for 7-10 minutes. Next, add the rice and the chicken and let it cook for a few more minutes. Serve it hot, with freshly chopped cilantro sprinkled on top.
Basil Chicken is our second recommendation of low-fat crockpot recipe to try. This recipe requires only a few ingredients, being therefore convenient and easy to cook. Also, you can leave your crockpot unattended while cooking, so you don’t have to waste your time in the kitchen. The ingredients include four boneless and skinless chicken breasts, half of a green pepper (sliced), one can of cream celery soup, half teaspoon of dried basil, half teaspoon of pepper, and salt to taste. If you don’t like celery, feel free to replace it with any kind of vegetable soup you wish, except for beans and lentils soup. Broccoli cream soup, for instance, would make a great choice.
The first thing to do is to place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Next, sprinkle them with basil, salt and pepper. Add the slices of green pepper on top of the chicken. Pour the cream celery soup over the food, making sure the soup covers the meat. Cover the crockpot, set it on low temperature and let it cook for about eight hours. Sometimes, this recipe may be done in as little as six or seven hours, depending on the size and the tenderness of your chicken breasts. This recipe only contains four grams of fat and three grams of carbohydrates. Also, it provides you with 55 grams of protein. It is very convenient, as it allows you to spend your day as you wish, without the need to check on the crockpot while cooking.
