Pollo in Potacchio is an Italian braised chicken dish made with tomatoes, rosemary and garlic. The chicken cooks until it’s fork tender, which is great served with pasta, noodles, spaghetti squash or polenta.
An inexpensive dish the whole family will love! Can be made in the Dutch oven, slow cooker or Instant Pot, I’ve included directions for all.
These easy Harissa chicken recipe can be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot (pressure cooker) and can be served so many different ways! Made with just two ingredients – jarred Harissa and chicken plus some spices!
I love it with rice, chickpeas or cauliflower rice (pictured above) plus cucumbers and tzatziki on the side. Tommy loves it gyro style on a pocket-less or pita or naan with tzatziki!
This easy homemade bagel recipe is made from scratch with just five (5) ingredients – flour, Greek yogurt, egg white, baking powder and salt! No yeast, no boiling, no fancy mixer. Bake them in the oven or in the air-fryer!
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list.
To help you jump start your goals for 2018, I am sharing another free 7-day flexible meal plan (you can see my previous meal plans here)! This is just a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a day.
To make it easy for you, we’ve included a more precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (January 8-January 14)
MONDAY (1/8)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) with a banana (0)
L: Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa (8)
D: Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese (4) and a green salad** with balsamic dressing (3)
Totals: Smart Points 15, Calories 936*
TUESDAY (1/9)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) with a banana (0)
L: LEFTOVER Baked Spaghetti Squash and Cheese (4) and a green salad with balsamic dressing (3)
D: 3 Baked Shrimp Taquitos (8) with Guacamole (3)
Totals: Smart Points 18, Calories 997*
WEDNESDAY (1/10)
B: Petite Crust-less Quiche (5) with an orange (0)
L: Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa (8)
D: Sheet Pan Balsamic Herb Chicken and Vegetables (3)
Totals: Smart Points 16, Calories 930*
THURSDAY (1/11)
B: Petite Crust-less Quiche (5) with an orange (0)
L: Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa (8)
D: Slow Cooker Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew (3)
Totals: Smart Points 16, Calories 844*
FRIDAY (1/12)
B: Petite Crust-less Quiche (5) with an orange (0)
L: Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro Lime Quinoa (8)
D: Gochujang-Glazed Salmon (2) with Cauliflower Fried Rice (1) and 6 slices cucumber (0)
Totals: Smart Points 16, Calories 1,038*
SATURDAY (1/13)
B: Breakfast Burrito Bowls with Spiced Butternut Squash (3)
L: LEFTOVER Slow Cooker Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew (3)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Smart Points 6, Calories 404*
SUNDAY (1/14)
B: Lowfat Banana Nut Bread (4) with ½ cup blueberries (0)
L: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower Soup (3) with 2 ounces multi-grain baguette (3)
D: Unstuffed Cabbage Bowls (8)
Totals: Smart Points 18, Calories 812*
*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
**Green salad includes mixed greens, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, scallions and shaved parmesan with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette
Slow Cooker Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew with warm flavors from cumin, coriander and cinnamon is the perfect winter stew you’ll eat all season long.
Chickpea Sweet Potato StewChickpea Sweet Potato Stew with Fresh Spinach mixed in just before serving is a delicious and filling dish you can enjoy with almost no effort. You can even prepare the vegetables the night before and simply set the slow cooker insert into the slow cooker and dinner will be ready when you get home.
Hi everyone! My name is Sabrina and I’m the blogger and trained private chef behind a website called Cooking with Points. For over 8 years I’ve cooked for clients with varying medical needs and dietary restrictions and I’ve personally lost over 80 pounds on Weight Watchers in the past.
I’m making healthier food choices this year and love the new Freestyle system. My leader always say we didn’t get here eating carrots, I think we can all agree chickpeas and sweet potatoes fall under the same umbrella!
This chickpea stew is full of iron and potassium and colors. Yes, colors. All these bright colors are how I teach my kids we know we’re eating healthy. The more natural foods we eat and the brighter in colors they are the more vitamins they have and the better for you they are. The colors in this stew are beautiful and vibrant and totally inviting.
One of my favorite ways to cook during the busy winter months with holidays and school and work is using the slow cooker. Plus, there is nothing easier than soups and stews!
The stew is thick and creamy from deliciously melted sweet potatoes and full of hearty chickpeas. The best part is, it’s a set it and forget it kind of recipe:
Want to make this Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew on your stovetop?
Add the ingredients together and cook on medium-low heat for 35-40 minutes. Stir every 10 minutes or so, adding additional broth if you find the liquids reducing by too much. You can also sweat the garlic and onions first, but if doing so add a teaspoon of olive oil.
Would be thrilled to see you follow along on the blog, I’ll be posting new recipes on weekdays with both SP and PP values listed.
Slow Cooker Chickpea Sweet Potato Stew with warm flavors from cumin, coriander and cinnamon is the perfect winter stew you’ll eat all season long.
Stove Directions:
Instant Pot:
Yield: 6 servings, Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
This easy, cheesy baked spaghetti squash is a healthier take on mac and cheese! It’s cheesy, loaded with vegetables and feels like comfort food, without the calories and carbs.
Making homemade Chicken Nuggets in the air-fryer is so much healthier than fast food or frozen nuggets, and so easy to make. Made with chunks of chicken breasts coated in breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese then air fried until golden and crisp. These also happen to be egg-free, so they are also great for kids with egg allergies.
