Description
This Healthy Chicken Crockpot recipe features tender chicken simmered with vibrant veggies, aromatic spices, and a hint of lemon for a refreshing finish. Perfectly easy and nutritious!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the crockpot by lightly greasing it with a cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
3. Scatter the chopped onion, minced garlic, and slices of red and yellow bell pepper over the chicken.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, basil, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to mix all the seasonings.
5. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot, ensuring everything is covered.
6. Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 6–8 hours or on high heat for 3–4 hours, depending on your schedule.
7. About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, add the fresh spinach leaves to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine with the other ingredients. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining time.
8. Once done, remove the chicken from the crockpot. Use two forks to shred the chicken, or slice it if preferred. Return it to the pot and stir in the fresh lemon juice for a burst of citrusy freshness.
9. Serve the healthy crockpot chicken as is or over whole-grain rice or quinoa for a complete meal. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables, such as zucchinis or mushrooms.
Consider adding sweet potatoes or regular potatoes for extra heartiness.
The level of spice can be adjusted by altering the amount of red pepper flakes.
For added protein, toss in a can of rinsed chickpeas the last hour of cooking.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 95mg