Description
A hearty and flavorful high-protein meal made effortlessly in a crock pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- salt to taste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: chop your onions and garlic and cut your protein into chunks.
- Layer your ingredients in the crock pot—start with the chicken, then add in beans, tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
- Sprinkle your spices evenly over the top, then pour in your broth until everything’s just covered.
- Set it! Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Before serving, shred your protein right in the pot; it’ll soak up all those delicious juices. Give it a good stir.
- Serve it up, and don’t forget those fresh herbs on top!
Notes
For a different take, try adding seasonal vegetables or swapping proteins. Ideal for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crock pot, high-protein, meal prep, easy dinner, slow cooker