This recipe is perfect for on-the-go families who want to come home to a delicious meal that’s ready to eat. With just 30 minutes prep time, you can set the slow cooker in the morning and forget about it until dinner time. Adding Herbs de Provence (dried herbs found in the spice section of most grocery stores) makes this dish smell as good as it tastes, exuding a “fresh from the farmer’s market” flavor. Plus, it’s easy to adapt the basic recipe to fit your favorite flavor profile using the variations below, including Mexican, Italian or Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Preparation
Prep Time: 30min | Cook Time: 480 min
Serves: 6
Variations
Mexican
Omit Herbs de Provence and sprinkle chicken with 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Add 1 cup green or red salsa and 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 470, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 630mg, Potassium: 604mg, Carbohydrates: 50g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 47g, Vitamin A: 90%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 6%, Iron: 20%
Mediterranean
Omit Herbs de Provence and sprinkle chicken with 2 teaspoons garam masala, an Indian seasoning found in the spice section of major retailers. Add 1 cup rinsed and drained canned garbanzo beans, ½ cup golden raisins and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 580, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 480mg, Potassium: 740mg, Carbohydrates: 72g, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 22, Protein: 50g, Vitamin A: 90%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 10%, Iron: 30%
Italian
Omit Herbs de Provence and sprinkle chicken with 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning. Add ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed).
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 460, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 100mg, Sodium: 410mg, Potassium: 589mg, Carbohydrates: 47g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 47g, Vitamin A: 90%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 10%, Iron: 30%
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