Crock Pot Maple Chicken & Winter Veggies
It's simple, homemade, and this particular dish is absolutely seasonal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 1-3 cups carrots baby carrots or peeled and chopped carrots
- 1-3 pounds frozen chicken pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, etc.
- 1 small acorn squash peeled, seeded, and chopped coarsely
- Generous drizzle of real maple syrup
- Squirt of soy sauce
- Pinch of hot pepper flakes
- Splash of water or chicken stock
- 3-6 cups cooked rice or other grain
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except rice in the slow cooker in the order listed. Allow to cook 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. Make rice just before serving. Serve chicken and veggies over a bed of rice.
To make a freezer-to-slow-cooker meal:
- Place all ingredients except stock/water and rice in a gallon-size freezer bag or freezer-friendly tupperware. Store in the freezer. The evening before you wish to cook this, place it in a baking dish or large bowl in the refrigerator to defrost overnight. The next morning, empty the contents into the slow cooker and follow the rest of the directions above.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3878IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg