Description
A perfect dish for hot summer days when you want something healthy, satisfying, and incredibly easy to prepare. This crockpot summer meal combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, cooked to perfection in a flavorful broth. Let your crockpot do the work while you enjoy your day outdoors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 zucchinis, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare your vegetables and chicken, chopping everything into bite-sized pieces.
- Step 2: Layer the vegetables and chicken in the crockpot, starting with the sturdier vegetables like sweet potatoes.
- Step 3: Pour the broth over the ingredients, drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Step 5: Garnish with fresh basil and squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the dish before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier version, add a splash of cream or coconut milk toward the end of cooking. Serve with a side of grilled corn or a fresh salad for a complete summer meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg