Low Calorie Meals

Meals Under 400 Calories: Black Bean Quinoa Pumpkin Chicken Chilli

Meals Under 400 Calories: Black Bean Quinoa Pumpkin Chicken Chilli

Ingredients

½ tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 white onion, roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water (or low sodium chicken broth)
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (can also use chicken breast)

(You’ll need a slow cooker for this)

Method

1. Place olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add in garlic, onion, jalapeno and red bell pepper; stir and saute for 2 minutes or until onions begin to soften, then transfer to a slow cooker.

2. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker: crushed tomatoes, water (or broth), pumpkin puree, black beans, quinoa salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined, then add chicken. Cover and cook for 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. Once done cooking, remove chicken with a slotted spoon and shred with two forks, then transfer shredded chicken back to slow cooker. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.

3. Distribute into bowls and top with Greek yogurt or cheddar cheese. Makes 6 servings. Double the recipe for more people. (If you’re going to eat leftovers make sure you re-heat everything properly).

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