Quick and Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes
Recipe courtesy of Fruits and Veggies More Matters.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
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2 lbs bone-in chicken breasts, skinless
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2 tsp garam masala (Indian seasoning)
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1 tsp garlic salt
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Freshly ground pepper to taste
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1/2 cup whole wheat flour
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1 Tbsp canola oil
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1 1/4 lbs small red potatoes
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3/4 cup pearl onions
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2 cups baby carrots
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3/4 cups (6 oz) chicken broth, low-sodium
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8 oz mushrooms
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1 cup garbanzo beans, low-sodium, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup golden raisins
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2 Tbsp lemon juice
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Fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
Directions:
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Combine garam masala, garlic salt, and pepper on a dinner plate. Spoon flour on to second dinner plate. Coat each chicken breast with mixture and then dredge well in flour.
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Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is golden brown on both sides (approx. 3-4 minutes per side). Cook chicken in two batches if necessary so as not to crowd the pan.
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Place chicken in large slow cooker and add remaining ingredients except for fresh thyme. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
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Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Information (per serving)*:
370 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 70 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium,
47 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 33 g protein, 2 cups fruit/vegetables.
* Recipe and nutrition information may vary by products (and/or brands) used.