Healthy Chicken Crockpot Recipes

Chicken Taco Salad - a healthy crockpot recipe
Dr. Kehres made on NBC 25

Eating healthy doesn't have to be sacrificed because of your busy schedule, it just takes a little planning. Crock pot meals are quick and easy, especially if you make up a couple of healthy dinners ahead of time. 

On Sundays, we buy enough ingredients to make a few meals, place in labeled plastic bags and store in the freezer. Then thaw, place in the crock pot in the morning and we have a healthy meal waiting when we get home from work.

Recipe: Chicken Taco Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cayenne red pepper
• 1/2 tsp chipolte
• 1/2 tsp paprika 
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and sliced
• 1 16 oz jar of salsa
• 1 yellow onion, diced

Place all ingredients in a gallon-size freezer bag, including raw chicken, label with instructions and store in the freezer. 

When ready to eat, thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then cook in a crock pot on LOW for 4 - 5 hours. 

Shred meat with a fork, serve on lettuce or spinach with guacamole, tomatoes, olive oil and some lime squeezed on top.

Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients:

• 1 lb uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (26 oz) jar of chunky vegetable spaghetti sauce
• 2 zucchinis, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 sweet onion, chopped

Place all ingredients in a gallon-sized freezer bag, label with instructions and store in the freezer. 

When ready to eat, thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then cook in a crock pot on LOW for 6 - 8 hours. 

Enjoy! 


This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo.
Chicken can be stored in the freezer bags raw, any other meat should be cooked first.