Spending hours in the kitchen preparing a 4-course meal every night is a way of the past. Do you have time for that!? I don’t know anybody who does.

So, you’re trying to eat healthier and make better choices, but you have a tight schedule; work Monday-Friday, kids have practices and games 3 days a week, PTA meetings, tending to your house, spending time with your husband. Sound like you? Thought so!

If you’re looking for a way to simplify living healthy…you came to the right place! Fit Bodies 4 Life is all about creating a sustainable healthy lifestyle that is enjoyable and fun.

Here are 5 easy, healthy, and delicious crockpot recipes your whole family will love!

 

Beef Stew

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (*or ground turkey)
  • 16 oz red potatoes peeled and cubed (*or sweet potatoes)
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes – no salt added
  • 1 (15oz) can red kidney beans – no salt added
  • 1 medium red pepper, diced
  • 2/3 c low sodium marinara sauce or tomato sauce
  • 1 c chicken broth – low sodium
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, cubed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or minced
  • 1 tsp pink sea salt
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions:

  • Brown beef or turkey in skillet, drain and add into slow cooker.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Add more chicken broth if needed. Cover and cook on high about 4 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove bay leaves and serve.

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Snapshot:

Per serving

Calories 250

Protein 21g

Carbs 30g

Fats 5g

Balsamic Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 16 oz chicken breasts
  • 1 c low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp coconut amino
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes – no salt added

Instructions:

  • Place all ingredients in crockpot and cook until chicken is tender and will shred with a fork.
  • Cook on high 4-6 hours.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Snapshot:

Per serving

Calories 150

Protein 28g

Carbs 7g

Fats 1g

 

Beef Roast with Apples

Ingredients:

  • 24 oz beef sirloin roast
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 apple with skin sliced
  • 1-2 c water

Instructions:

  • Add everything to crockpot
  • Cook 4-6 hours or until tender.

Makes 6 servings

 

Nutrition Snapshot:

Per serving

Calories 125

Protein 17g

Carbs 5g

Fats 4g

 

Chicken Taco Chili

Ingredients:

  • 16 oz boneless chicken breast
  • 1 (16oz) can black beans – no salt added
  • 1 (16oz) can kidney beans – no salt added
  • 1 (16oz) can tomato sauce – no salt added
  • 1 (16oz) can diced tomatoes – no salt added
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp southwest chipotle seasoning

Instructions:

  • Combine all ingredients in crockpot.
  • Cook on high 6 hours or on low 10 hours.
  • Cook until chicken is tender and can be shredded with a fork.

Serves 8

Serving size = 1 c

Nutrition Snapshot:

Per serving

Calories 157

Protein 15g

Carbs 22g

Fats 2g

 

Chicken Enchiladas

 Ingredients:

  • 16 oz chicken breast
  • 1 (24oz) fresh (or jar) black bean & corn salsa
  • 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes – no salt added
  • 1 c low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp southwest chipotle seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • Black pepper to taste

*substitute for black bean & corn salsa

1 can black beans – no salt added

1 can diced tomatoes – no salt added 

1 small package frozen corn

 *Optional toppings per serving

1 tbsp fat free sour cream

¼ c fat free shredded cheddar cheese

 

Instructions:

  • Put all ingredients in crockpot.
  • Cook on high 6 hours or on low 10 hours.
  • Shred chicken with a fork.

Makes 4 servings

Can serve with ½ c rice per serving or 1 low carb tortilla.

Nutrition Snapshot:

Per serving (approx. 1 c serving, does not include toppings, rice, or tortilla)

Calories 154

Protein 29g

Carbs 5g

Fats 2g

 

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