OPTAVIA Counts:
- 1 Lean
- 3 Green
- 1 Healthy Fat
- 1 Condiment
There’s not much like the creamy flavor of a properly prepared Spinach and Artichoke dip and with this Crock Pot Artichoke & Spinach Chicken recipe you’ll get a full helping of flavor and still be sticking to your plan!
NOTE:
OMIT the jar of Artichoke Hearts if you are on the 5+1 plan. Cook on HIGH for 4 hrs. Would your family eat healthy American food at breakfast, lunch and dinner? Complete this healthy lean and green Crock Pot Artichoke & Spinach Chicken recipe and you will have made a American entree that is absolutely amazing, keeps you on any healthy meal plan and satisfies your cravings!
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6
Cooking Time: 240 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Benefits of Boneless Skinless Chicken in your Diet
Introduction
If you’re looking for a healthy, low-calorie food that’s easy to prepare, boneless skinless chicken breast is the perfect option. Chicken breasts are rich in selenium and vitamin B which help promote heart health. As well as high protein and low fat content that makes it great for anyone trying to lose weight. Chicken breasts are also versatile and can be used in many different dishes such as sandwiches or salads.
Chicken breasts are a high protein, low-fat food.
You can enjoy the benefits of boneless skinless chicken breasts in your diet. They are a high protein, low-fat food that provides nearly all the essential amino acids and vitamins. Protein is important for building muscle, boosting immunity, lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. It also promotes healthy hair growth and helps you feel full longer so you won’t overeat at mealtime.
Lean & Green Crock Pot Artichoke & Spinach Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 4 small Garlic Cloves
- 24 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 cup Leeks Chopped
- 12 oz Artichoke Hearts (optional)*
- 2 cup Spinach Chopped
- 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Basil
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Salt (optional)*
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Fresh Lemon juice
Lean & Green Crock Pot Artichoke & Spinach Chicken
Instructions
- In a large pan on medium high heat add 2 Tablespoon of olive oil, with 4 garlic cloves of minced garlic and 6 (4oz.) boneless skinless chicken breast. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes each side. Take out the chicken breast and place in a crock pot set on high for 4 hrs.
- In the hot pan that the chicken was cooked in add 1 cup of chopped leeks, optional 1 jar of artichoke hearts (omit if on 5&1 plan), 2 cups of chopped spinach, and 1/2 cup of roasted red peppers to saute until spinach is wilted and the onions are translucent.
- Add that mixture into the crock pot over the top of the chicken breast. In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup of water, 1 tsp. of chicken bouillon, 1 tbsp. parsley, 1 tsp. oregano, 1 tsp. basil, 1 tsp. red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp. salt(optional), 1tsp. Black Pepper and 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice and wisk together and pour over the top the veggies and chicken in the crock pot.
- Cook on high for 4 hrs.
