Healthy Crockpot Recipe: Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Chickpea Stew
This Healthy Crockpot Recipe is a simple, nutritious slow cooker stew that's low calorie yet seriously delicious. Packed with lean protein, fiber-rich veggies, and warming spices, it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes no salt added
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground if possible
- ½ tsp fine sea salt adjust to taste
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach stems removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional, for sautéing onion & garlic
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onion in olive oil, then add garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir until fragrant.
- Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add chicken, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes, and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours. Chicken should flake easily and sweet potatoes should be tender.
- Remove chicken, shred, and return to the stew. Stir to combine.
- Stir in kale or spinach during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with parsley. Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
To thicken, whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water and stir into the stew. Cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal
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