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 dinner table! Our Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken is not just a meal; it's an experience that combines wholesome ingredients with a symphony of spices, making it a perfect choice for health-conscious food lovers.

This dish is a delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, and colorful bell peppers, all simmered to perfection in a rich sauce of stewed tomatoes and zesty salsa. The addition of raisins adds a touch of sweetness, while the warm notes of cinnamon and cumin elevate the dish to new heights. With a health score of 65, this recipe is not only dairy-free but also packed with nutrients, making it a very healthy option for lunch or dinner.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of this Mediterranean masterpiece wafting through your kitchen. With just a few minutes of prep time and the magic of your slow cooker, you can create a satisfying meal that serves four, perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Serve it over fluffy couscous to soak up all the delicious flavors, and you have a dish that is sure to impress!

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a hearty, nutritious meal that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. Enjoy every bite!

Ingredients

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

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 manufacturers 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%