Description
A simple and nutritious high-protein chicken crockpot recipe perfect for meal prep and healthy eating. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with vegetables and flavorful spices for a wholesome, protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
Lightly coat the bottom of the crockpot with olive oil.
Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot in a single layer.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper, chopped carrots, and chopped celery over the chicken.
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Pour the low sodium chicken broth over all the ingredients in the crockpot.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
About 15 minutes before serving, shred the chicken breasts directly in the crockpot using two forks.
Stir in the cooked quinoa and chopped fresh spinach until the spinach wilts and everything is well combined.
Serve warm and enjoy your high-protein crockpot chicken meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours