Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Seasoned Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Hello! Today the recipe I have for you is a crockpot recipe! I love to use my crockpot when I have a super busy day and wont have the time to make dinner when I get back. There’s nothing better than coming back and have a meal hot and ready waiting for me!



Chicken is a great source of lean, low fat protein. It is packed with nearly 43 grams of protein. It is said to lighten up your mood because it has high levels of tryptophan in it. Tryptophan is an amino acid that helps to increase the serotonin levels in your brain. So if you’re ever feeling a little down, this meal is the perfect one for you!

Now for the nutritional value:
1 medium chicken breast: 141 calories
1 medium potato:124 calories
1/2  cup fresh Green Beans: 22 calories
1/4 Cup carrots: 14
1 Tbsp Seasoning (Olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic): 91 calories
TOTAL: 392 calories
 

Recipe time!
Cut the potatoes into quarters and half the chicken. (for easier serving purpose)

 
Place the chicken into the center of the crockpot or slow cooker.
Add in the green beans on one side, carrots  one the other and pile the potatoes in as well.
 
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic.
 
Pour the seasoning mixture over the green beans, chicken and potatoes.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 7-8. Try not to open the lid in order to keep the steam inside the cooker.
 
Serve and enjoy!
Seasoned Chicken Crockpot Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time 4-8 hours (depending on level of heat)
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
 
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 cups fresh green beans
4 medium diced russet potatoes
1 cup carrots
¼ cup olive oil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
Directions:
 
1. Place the chicken into the center of the crockpot or slow cooker.
2. Add in the green beans on one side, and pile the potatoes on the other side.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic.
4. Pour the seasoning mixture over the green beans, chicken and potatoes.
5. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 7-8. Try not to open the lid in order to keep the steam inside the cooker.
6. Serve and enjoy!
 

 

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