Budget-Friendly Slow-Cooker Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

How to Make Budget-Friendly Slow-Cooker Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

No time to cook? Try this slow-cooker chicken for dinner. The sweet potatoes, Dijon mustard and brown sugar make for a unique and tasty flavor. Adding a side of simple steamed broccoli and cauliflower makes this a complete meal that requires less than 15 minutes of active prep time.


15 min prep time


6 hr cook time


4servings


1 chicken thigh with 2-3 sweet potato rounds and 1 cup broccoli and cauliflower mix

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Place chicken in a slow cooker. Top chicken with onions and sweet potatoes.
  2. Add the chicken broth, brown sugar blend, thyme, mustard, and bay leaf. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is done.
  3. Remove bay leaf and serve with broccoli and cauliflower.
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 chicken thigh with 2-3 sweet potato rounds and 1 cup broccoli and cauliflower mix


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    280

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    5g

    6%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.2g

      6%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    95mg

    32%

  • Sodium
    380mg

    17%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    29g

    11%

    • Dietary Fiber
      5g

      18%
    • Total Sugars
      11g

  • Protein
    28g

  • Potassium
    750mg

    16%

Ingredients

boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 lbs

onion (chopped)
1

large sweet potatoes (peeled and sliced into large rounds)
1 lbs

low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cup

low-calorie brown sugar substitute
3 tbsp

dried thyme
1/4 tsp

Dijon Mustard
2 tbsp

bay leaves
1

fresh or frozen broccoli and cauliflower florets (steamed)
4 cup