Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
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Serves5 (1 thigh each)
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 5 6-ounce chicken thighs, bone-in, skin removed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces
- 1 large white onion, cut into large pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
- 1 cup water
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook each side until browned, about 4 minutes each. Remove from heat.
- Coat slow cooker insert with non-stick spray. Place potatoes and onion into slow cooker, top with chicken.
- Sprinkle with thyme, cover, and cook on high heat for 2 1/2 hours.
- Add rice and water into crock pot. Re-cover and cook another 1 hour or until tender.
Recipe Tips
You can also use brown rice, just increase water to 1 1/2 cups.
Use chicken breasts in place of chicken thighs.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543
Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g
42%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 218mg
73%
Sodium 559mg
23%
Potassium 1130mg
32%
Total Carbohydrates 36g
12%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 10g
Protein 43g
86%
Vitamin A
525%
Vitamin C
47%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
6%
Iron
18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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