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Two Serving Healthy Honey Chicken and Vegetables

This delicious meal is full of essential vitamins and minerals your body craves so eat up and enjoy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, dairy-free, Gluten-Free, High Protein, Kid-Friendly, Slow Cooker
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Chef Lindsay

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless and skinless chicken breasts optional thighs (about 6 to 8 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup sweet potatoes cubed, optional russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons honey raw preferred
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup broccoli chopped

Instructions

  • Place the chicken, carrots, and sweet potatoes in a 2- or 3-quart slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour the glaze over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or, 3 to 4 hours on high).
  • Add the broccoli for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Serve the chicken and vegetables topped with 1/2 cup of the honey glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5chicken breast with 3/4 cup vegetables | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 393mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9