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    3 Healthy Chicken Recipes for the Slow Cooker

    By | Shine Food – Wed, Oct 3, 2012 10:35 AM EDT

    By Denise Tausig, for SparkPeople

    Looking for some new ways to spice up your slow cooker recipes? We've rounded up a variety of chicken recipes for the slow cooker that are quick, easy, and full of flavor!







    Chef Meg's Slow Cooker Provencal Chicken and Beans


    This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals!

    Minutes to Prepare: 5 Minutes to Cook: 420 Number of Servings: 6



    Ingredients:

    24 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
    1 yellow bell pepper, diced
    1 red bell pepper, diced
    1 (16 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    1 (14.5 oz ) can petite diced tomatoes with basil and oregano or any style of canned tomatoes
    1 dash salt
    1 dash black pepper
    2 t dried basil
    1 t dried thyme


    Directions:
    Place all ingredients into a slow cooker, stir and cover with lid; cook on low heat for 7 hours. If you are running late, the mixture will hold for 8 hours, so don't rush.
    Makes 6 one cup servings.

    Try these other recipes, too!





    Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken










    Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup











    What is your favorite chicken recipe for the slow cooker?


    Related links:
    7 Nights of Chicken Dinners
    More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
    Tasty and Nutritious Chicken Recipes


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