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Healthy Crockpot Meals

Healthy Crockpot Meals: Easy, Nutritious, and Time-Saving Recipes


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 6-7 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

 

This Crockpot Chicken and Vegetable Stew is a healthy and comforting one-pot meal, filled with lean chicken, hearty vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Simply set it and forget it!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
  • Add the chicken to the crockpot along with the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, potatoes, green beans, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back into the stew. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a lower-carb option, substitute potatoes with cauliflower florets.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for a bright finish.
  • Leftovers freeze well for meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg