Weight Watchers Crockpot Asian Spiced Chicken and Beans

Weight Watchers Crockpot Asian Spiced Chicken and Beans

1 lb. canned navy beans, drained and rinsed 1 lb. canned red beans, drained and rinsed 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 carrots, diagonally sliced 2-1/2 tsp. garlic, minced 2-1/2 tsp. fresh ginger root, minced, or 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1-3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth, fat-free 2 Tbs. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. red pepper, crushed 2-1/2 Tbs. low sodium soy sauce 4 cups cooked rice

Place beans, chicken, carrots, garlic, ginger, and 1-1/4 cups chicken broth in crockpot; stir well. Cover and cook on low until ingredients are tender, about 5 hours. Turn crockpot to high. Stir in combined cornstarch and remaining chicken broth; stir in crushed red pepper. Cover and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in soy sauce. Serve over rice. Optional: sprinkle with green onions and peanuts.

Per serving: calories 498, fat 7.4g, 13% calories from fat, cholesterol 65mg, protein 37.0g, carbohydrates 70.1g, fiber 8.1g, sugar 7.2g, sodium 392mg, diet points 9.5.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.7, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 3.8, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.9, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 3.7

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