Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
65%
Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken
435 min.
4
486kcal

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Welcome to a culinary journey that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen! Our Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken is not just a meal; it's an experience that combines wholesome ingredients with a delightful blend of spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this dish is designed to be both nourishing and satisfying.

Imagine the aroma of tender chicken simmering alongside sweet butternut squash and colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in a rich sauce made from stewed tomatoes and zesty salsa. The addition of raisins adds a touch of sweetness, while the warm notes of cinnamon and cumin transport your taste buds to sun-kissed shores. This recipe is not only dairy-free but also boasts a health score of 65, making it a guilt-free choice for lunch or dinner.

With just a few minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic. In about 7 hours, you’ll be rewarded with a hearty meal that serves four, perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Serve it over fluffy couscous, and you have a complete dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Dive into this Mediterranean delight and savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • medium butternut squash peeled cut into 2-inch pieces
  • medium bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1.3 pounds chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut into 3 pieces
  • 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes undrained canned
  • 0.5 cup salsa 
  • 0.3 cup raisins 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • cup couscous uncooked

Equipment

  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Layer squash, bell pepper and chicken in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
  2. Mix tomatoes, salsa, raisins, cinnamon and cumin; pour over mixture in slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 7 hours or until squash is tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. During last 10 minutes of cook time, cook couscous as directed on package.
  4. Remove chicken and vegetables from slow cooker with slotted spoon.
  5. Serve over couscous. Stir sauce in slow cooker; spoon over chicken mixture. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer’s directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories486kcal
Protein32.2%
Fat8.39%
Carbs59.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.95
Glycemic Load
26.66
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
40.067391641762%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:486.24kcal
24.31%
Fat:4.65g
7.16%
Saturated Fat:0.98g
6.11%
Carbohydrates:74.15g
24.72%
Net Carbohydrates:64.38g
23.41%
Sugar:11.14g
12.38%
Cholesterol:90.72mg
30.24%
Sodium:529.05mg
23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.19g
80.38%
Vitamin A:21284.15IU
425.68%
Vitamin C:89.73mg
108.77%
Vitamin B3:20.56mg
102.82%
Vitamin B6:1.71mg
85.69%
Selenium:47.3µg
67.57%
Manganese:1.05mg
52.28%
Potassium:1781.53mg
50.9%
Phosphorus:491.59mg
49.16%
Fiber:9.77g
39.08%
Magnesium:151.88mg
37.97%
Vitamin B5:3.76mg
37.58%
Vitamin E:5.13mg
34.18%
Vitamin B1:0.46mg
30.95%
Copper:0.52mg
26.16%
Iron:4.23mg
23.51%
Folate:93.58µg
23.4%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.77%
Calcium:158.54mg
15.85%
Zinc:1.9mg
12.69%
Vitamin K:10.66µg
10.15%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.72%