Skinny Chicken Marinara and Veggies in Slow Cooker

This large serving size meal is another great crock pot recipe. Cooks for about 6-7 hours and will leave your kitchen smelling delicious! This recipe is a great way to get your picky kids to get some meat protein and veggies in their growing bodies!

Ingredients:
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 4 tomatoes, chopped or one 14.5-ounce can low-sodium tomatoes, drained
• 4 medium ribs celery, diced (1 cup)
• 2 small zucchini, diced (2 cups)
• 1 bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
• One 18-ounce jar low-sodium marinara sauce
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Directions:

  1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker; add the garlic, tomatoes, celery, zucchini, and pepper. Pour the marinara sauce over all, and sprinkle the basil and thyme on top.
  2. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 6 to 7 hours. Before serving, shred the chicken with a fork.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 164.2; Total Fat: 2.1g; Total Carbs: 7.9 g; Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g; Protein: 27.3 g 

Skinny Chicken Marinara & Veggies in Slow Cooker

Skinny Chicken Marinara & Veggies in Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped or one 14.5-ounce can low-sodium tomatoes, drained
  • 4 medium ribs celery, diced (1 cup)
  • 2 small zucchini, diced (2 cups)
  • 1 bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
  • One 18-ounce jar low-sodium marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker; add the garlic, tomatoes, celery, zucchini, and pepper.
  2. Pour the marinara sauce over all, and sprinkle the basil and thyme on top.
  3. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 6 to 7 hours.
  4. Before serving, shred the chicken with a fork.

Nutrition Info and Tips

Servings Per Recipe: 8 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 164.2; Total Fat: 2.1g; Total Carbs: 7.9 g; Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g; Protein: 27.3 g

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