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Just because you’re on a diet and trying to lose weight, doesn’t mean you have to eat boring, bland meals every day. As long as you do your research and follow a well-thought-out meal plan, you can still shed pounds while enjoying yourself! Any easy way to make high-protein, low-calorie meals is to use a slow cooker.
Crock pots are highly underrated, if you ask us. These handy kitchen tools practically do all the work for you, all you have to do is add in the ingredients and let the machine do the cooking.
For anyone looking to lose belly fat, it’s important to balance a healthy diet with regular exercise. An established fitness routine, combined with high-protein meals, will help you gain muscle and lose fat quickly. Just try one of these slow cooking chicken recipes.
High-Protein Chicken Recipes
1. White Bean Chicken Chili
This slow cooker chicken chili is a healthier, high-protein version of a classic comfort food that you’ll want to make over and over again this season. It’s loaded with healthy ingredients likes chicken, chilies, white beans, and onions.
Nutritional info: 267 calories, 28 g protein
Recipe: Jessica Gavin
2. Skinny Chicken Fajita Soup
This zesty, low-carb, low-fat fajita soup is a great option to make if you’re trying to eat clean and get in a lot of protein. It’s made with plenty of ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, too.
Nutritional info: 316 calories, 24 g protein
Source: A Spicy Perspective
3. Chicken Enchilada Quinoa
Quinoa is a superfood that’s high in protein. Combine that with some chicken and you have yourself a protein-packed dinner. This tasty recipe is quick and easy to make--just let your crockpot do all the work!
Nutritional Info: 233 calories, 25 g protein
Source: Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
4. Creamy Chicken and Broccoli
Just because you’re on a diet, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious, creamy chicken and broccoli dish. This recipe is high in protein and low in calories so you can eat it without breaking your diet.
Nutritional info: 271 calories, 39 g protein
Source: Skinny Mom
