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A rustic bowl filled with a healthy crockpot meal of shredded chicken, diced sweet potatoes, and black beans, showcasing an easy slow cooker recipe.
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Healthy Crockpot Recipes: The Ultimate Chicken & Sweet Potato Guide

Discover the ultimate healthy crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken and hearty sweet potatoes. This easy, set-and-forget slow cooker meal is perfect for busy weeknights, packed with flavor, and great for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Crockpot or Slow Cooker
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Place the diced sweet potatoes, chopped red onion, and chopped bell pepper at the bottom of the crockpot. Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables. Pour the rinsed and drained black beans over everything.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot. Do not stir. Place the lid on and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together to combine. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 40gFat: 5gFiber: 11g

Notes

Tip 1: For easy cleanup, consider using a slow cooker liner.
Tip 2: To add a fresh finish, stir in some fresh cilantro or lime juice just before serving.
Tip 3: This meal freezes beautifully. Store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Keyword crockpot sweet potato,healthy crockpot recipes,slow cooker chicken

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