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Quick and Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken & Potatoes

This recipe is perfect for on-the-go families who want to come home to a delicious meal that’s ready to eat. With just 30 minutes prep time, you can set the slow cooker in the morning and forget about it until dinner time.

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Prep Method: Slow Cooker

Dish

Main Dish

Prep Time

30 Mins

Cook Time

480 Mins

Serving

Serves 6

Description

This recipe is perfect for on-the-go families who want to come home to a delicious meal that’s ready to eat. With just 30 minutes prep time, you can set the slow cooker in the morning and forget about it until dinner time.

Ingredients

  • 4 small (2 lbs.) bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed
  • 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence (or combination of dried thyme, fennel, basil and savory)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 1/4 lbs. small red potatoes
  • 3/4 cup frozen, thawed pearl onions
  • 1 cup small baby carrots
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces small baby bella or white mushrooms
  • Chopped fresh thyme (optional)

Preparation

  1. Combine the Herbs de Provence, garlic salt and pepper on a dinner plate. Spoon flour on to second dinner plate.
  2. Coat each chicken breast in the herb mixture; then dredge well in flour.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet.
  4. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is golden brown on both sides (approximately 3-4 minutes per side).
  5. Cook chicken in two batches if necessary so as not to crowd the pan.
  6. Place chicken in a large slow cooker and add remaining ingredients except fresh thyme.
  7. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving, if desired.

Variations

Mexican

Omit Herbs de Provence and sprinkle chicken with 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Add 1 cup green or red salsa and 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 470, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 630mg, Potassium: 604mg, Carbohydrates: 50g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 47g, Vitamin A: 90%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium:  6%, Iron: 20%

Mediterranean

Omit Herbs de Provence and sprinkle chicken with 2 teaspoons garam masala, an Indian seasoning found in the spice section of major retailers. Add 1 cup rinsed and drained canned garbanzo beans, ½ cup golden raisins and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 580, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 480mg, Potassium: 740mg, Carbohydrates: 72g, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 22, Protein: 50g, Vitamin A: 90%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 10%, Iron: 30%

Italian

Omit Herbs de Provence and sprinkle chicken with 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning. Add ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed).

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 460, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 410mg, Potassium: 589mg, Carbohydrates: 47g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 47g, Vitamin A: 90%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium:  10%, Iron: 30%

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Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories

430

Fat

8g

Sodium

400mg

Cholesterol

100mg

Vitamin C

.6mg

Fiber

5g

Protein

47g

Potassium

604mg

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