Ingredients
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- 2 Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 2 Sweet potatoes, diced (or butternut squash)
- 1 cup Brown rice (can substitute with white rice)
- 4 cups Chicken broth, low-sodium
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: Green onions, avocado, or cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Place the diced sweet potatoes, brown rice, chopped onion, and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with paprika, salt, and pepper and place them on top of the vegetable and rice mixture.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cook the mixture: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Shred the chicken: Before serving, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix everything together.
- Serve the rice bowl warm, topped with green onions, avocado, or cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor and nutritional value. Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control saltiness without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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