One Pot Slow Cooker Meals Healthy for Tasty Time-Savers!
A collection of healthy one pot slow cooker meals that are perfect for busy individuals looking for tasty time-savers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 cups vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the vegetables on top of the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add quinoa or brown rice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix everything together before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust the vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg