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Slow Cooker Quinoa Sweet Potato Chicken

Slow Cooker Quinoa Sweet Potato Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Quinoa Sweet Potato Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken, or more to taste; 1 (28 ounce) can petite-cut diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil; 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; ½ cup quinoa; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Rating: 4.21 stars

38 Ratings
31 Reviews
14 Photos

Easy hearty and healthy stew. Serve with a hunk of crusty bread.

By Erin Betcher Houg

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

8 hrs

total:

8 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Stir chicken broth, chopped chicken, tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, sweet potatoes, quinoa, minced onion, chili powder, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a slow cooker.

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Step 2

Cook in the slow cooker set to Low for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

533 calories; protein 36.7g 73% DV; carbohydrates 86.8g 28% DV; fat 4.9g 8% DV; cholesterol 52.6mg 18% DV; sodium 1965.4mg 79% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (31)

Most helpful positive review

acorn2

02/01/2014

I don t know why we made this because I did not expect to like it. I waned something with Quinoa I guess. It was a surprise for both of us WE LOVED IT! I used canned chicken from Costco and just dumped everything in the slow cooker for 8 hours. I did put it on high for about the first 1/2 hour. It is just the two of us but we always make a full receipe and freeze the rest in 2-meal sized containers. We are having it for dinner avain tonight. Thanks for a delicious dinner. Read More

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Linda T

06/10/2015

I like all of these ingredients but this just didn't do it for me. I am really not sure why. Nothing was horrible about it but for some reason the flavors just didn't meld into what I was hoping for Read More

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(3)

38 Ratings

5 star values: 21
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 2

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acorn2

02/01/2014

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01/01/2014

Didn't take a picture because it didn't last long enough! Excellent and healthy. Everyone from six to sixty loved it... Only thing I did was use canellini beans instead of kidney beans because that was what I had...yum! Read More

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Amberness

01/17/2014

This recipe was so yummy! I used chicken that I pulled off of a rotisserie chicken and used cannellini beans instead of red kidney beans because I just prefer them. My hubby and I loved this my 4yo ate hers and the 2yo took 3 bites which is a miracle. Will definitely be making this again. Read More

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jomaba82

07/17/2016

I made this and it is quite delicious! I did add 1/2tbs cumin to mine along with Mrs dash onion and herb seasoning bc I didn't have what they asked for. I also cooked it on low for 12 hours bc I did not precook my chicken. I added an extra serving of minced garlic. And I used Mrs dash table blend and original blend just sprinkled in. So with all those little bits of tweaking it came out very delicious!! Read More

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Chris

03/07/2015

Needed to use up some sweet potatoes and loved most of the other ingredients. Didn't really want to use kidney beans but my family always laughs because I say I made the recipe exactly the way it was written except for... Thought I would give it a try with exact ingredients. We loved it. There are just the two of us so there is plenty for three meals. I did put the crock pot on high for two hours and then turned to low so it would be ready when we wanted to eat. I would probably add 1/2-1 tsp of red pepper flakes because we like it spicy. My grandchildren would eat it like it was prepared and we were expecting them. Definitely added to my list of tasty easy to prepare and crock pot meals. Read More

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Linda T

06/10/2015

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Andrew's Lady

02/05/2017

I found this kind of running and bland the first time so I doubled the quinoa and spices PERFECT! Read More

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Grant Newell

11/19/2016

Tasty and super easy to make. I sub out a can of the kidney beans for garbanzo beans and added more garlic! Sweet potatoes added such a great flavor and texture. Read More

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Dusty

10/11/2015

I really liked the depth of flavor this dish. I substituted pumpkin for the tomatoes and red potatoes instead of sweet potatoes. Add 1/2 a tablespoon of ground organic turmeric to create a little more intense taste. Also I decided to include 2 cups of fresh spinach that we had in the refrigerator. It is great finding a crockpot recipe with quinoa. Definitely preparing this hearty meal again! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Quinoa Sweet Potato Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 532.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 73 %

carbohydrates: 28 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 85 %

sugars:

fat: 8 %

saturated fat: 4 %

cholesterol: 18 %

vitamin a iu: 439 %

niacin equivalents: 116 %

vitamin b6: 53 %

vitamin c: 12 %

folate: 23 %

calcium: 14 %

iron: 32 %

magnesium: 40 %

potassium: 28 %

sodium: 79 %

thiamin: 43 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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acorn2

02/01/2014

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Amberness

01/17/2014

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jomaba82

07/17/2016

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Chris

03/07/2015

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Linda T

06/10/2015

I like all of these ingredients but this just didn't do it for me. I am really not sure why. Nothing was horrible about it but for some reason the flavors just didn't meld into what I was hoping for

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Andrew's Lady

02/05/2017

I found this kind of running and bland the first time so I doubled the quinoa and spices PERFECT!

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Grant Newell

11/19/2016

Tasty and super easy to make. I sub out a can of the kidney beans for garbanzo beans and added more garlic! Sweet potatoes added such a great flavor and texture.

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Dusty