Description
This collection of crockpot recipes features hearty and healthy meals that are perfect for busy days. Each recipe is designed to be simple and delicious, making it easy to enjoy home-cooked comfort food.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: 1.5 lbs, diced
- Carrots: 3 medium, sliced
- Potatoes: 2 large, diced
- Celery: 2 stalks, chopped
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Chicken Broth: 4 cups
- Diced Tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz)
- Green Beans: 1 cup, trimmed and cut
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Dried Thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Dried Rosemary: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Dice the chicken and chop the vegetables. Mince the garlic.
- Sauté Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until lightly browned (about 5-7 minutes). This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if you’re short on time.
- Layer Ingredients in Crockpot:
- Begin by adding the sautéed chicken to the crockpot.
- Layer the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, and green beans on top.
- Layer Ingredients in Crockpot:
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Sprinkle thyme and rosemary over the top.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty stew!
Notes
Garnish with pumpkin seeds or a swirl of cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Pumpkin Soup, Healthy Recipes, Easy Dinner