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
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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