42 Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes

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42 Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes2/42 Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Curry Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I love this yummy dish! It’s a breeze to prepare in the slow cooker, and it tastes just like a meal you’d have at your favorite Indian or Thai restaurant. —Andi Kauffman, Beavercreek, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 371 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 3/42 Shredded Chicken Gyros 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family always has such a wonderful time at the annual Salt Lake City Greek Festival. One of my favorite parts is all the awesome food. This meal is a good way to mix up our menu, and my kids are big fans. —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 gyro (calculated without toppings): 337 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol,

418mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein

418mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/42 Sweet Orange Chicken 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Orange Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This orange chicken recipe with orange marmalade is a family favorite. It’s sure to be a hit at your next get together!—Louise Gilbert, Quesnel, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without rice or noodles): 379 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 31g

carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein

carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein. 5/42 Avgolemono Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Avgolemono Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While “avgolemono” may be tricky to pronounce if you didn’t grow up eating traditional Greek food, the recipe itself couldn’t be simpler. A quintessential Greek dish, this avgolemono soup is made using pantry staples and results in a meal that’s pure comfort food. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 392 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 245mg cholesterol, 701mg

sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein

sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. 6/42 Slow-Cooked Greek Chicken Dinner 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Greek Chicken Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this recipe from my sister and my family really likes it a lot. It makes the house smell so good! The amount of garlic might seem high, but it’s just right. You get every bit of the flavor without overpowering the other ingredients. —Terri Christensen, Montague, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 404 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch, 1/2 fat

9g fat (2g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch, 1/2 fat. 7/42 Southwestern Chicken & Lima Bean Stew 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Chicken & Lima Bean Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to have my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren over for this supper. They make me so happy with their compliments or just by going to fill up their bowls again. It’s a good-for-you

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable

hit. —Pam Corder, Monroe, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 312 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 8/42 Spicy Chicken and Rice 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a working mom with two kids, I have little time to prepare something hearty during the week. This recipe is easily tossed together in the morning and fabulous to come home to at night.

Both of my picky eaters love it!

Both of my picky eaters love it! —Jessica Costello, Westminster, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups chicken mixture with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon sour cream: 389 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein. 9/42 French Lentil and Carrot Soup 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe makes

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable

it perfect for a busy weeknight meal, but you can leave the chicken out if you prefer. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 338 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 10/42 Caribbean Curried Chicken 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Caribbean Curried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Having grown up in the Virgin Islands, I’ve eaten my fair

share of authentic curried chicken

share of authentic curried chicken. This recipe hits the mark with big, bold flavors. It’s delicious served over rice. —Sharon Gibson, Hendersonville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 6 tablespoons sauce: 249 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat. 11/42 Spicy Lime Chicken 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Lime Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been turning this spicy lime chicken

A family favorite was created out of leftovers!

into tacos for years, but it was my son Austin who put it on cooked rice with all his favorite taco toppings. A family favorite was created out of leftovers! —Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 132 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 12/42 Chicken Spring Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Spring Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is just like

Instead of ordering Chinese, try making these yourself

any other Asian wrap but with more flavor, a healthy twist and the convenience of a slow cooker. Instead of ordering Chinese, try making these yourself. —Melissa Hansen, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap with 1 teaspoon sauce: 195 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/42 Slow-Cooker Bone-In Chicken Breast 90 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Bone-In Chicken Breast Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 5 min Servings 4 servings Go

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I use my slow cooker to prepare these well-seasoned chicken breasts that cook up moist and tender. My daughter, who has two young sons to keep up with, shared this great recipe with me several years ago. I now rely on cooking chicken in a Crock Pot many days a week.—Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 211 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 392mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat. 14/42 Apple Chicken 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

The dish fills my whole house with the most delicious smell

Autumn Apple Chicken Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’d just been apple picking and wanted to bake something new with the bounty. I decided on apple chicken by throwing them in the slow cooker with some barbecue sauce. The dish fills my whole house with the most delicious smell. —Caitlyn Hauser, Brookline, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 1/2 cup apple mixture: 333 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 456mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g

fiber), 25g protein

fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit. 15/42 Chicken Stew 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 180 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 16/42 Chicken with Sugar Pumpkins & Apricots 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

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