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healthy crockpot dinners

Healthy Crockpot Dinners: 5 Simple Recipes for Everyone


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A collection of healthy crockpot dinner recipes that are easy to prepare and packed with flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds of chicken breast
  • 1 cup of diced carrots
  • 1 cup of diced potatoes
  • 1 cup of diced onions
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups of fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breast in the crockpot.
  2. Add the carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic on top of the chicken.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth.
  4. Season with thyme, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  6. In the last 30 minutes, stir in the fresh spinach.
  7. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix well.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
  • Substitute chicken with turkey for a variation.
  • Consider adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Crockpot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: healthy crockpot dinners, easy dinner recipes, slow cooker meals