Name: Slow cooker chicken and sweet potato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 295 min
Total time: 310 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 7 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs, patted dry; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 3 tbsp canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 oz fresh baby spinach; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3/4 tsp smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp lime juice; 1 tbsp water

Nutrition

Per serving

453 calories

Protein: 43g; 38% of calories
Carbs: 35g; 30% of calories
Fat: 16g; 32% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 4 hr 55 min

Season the chicken thighs on all sides with the salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Place the sweet potato chunks and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and place the seasoned chicken on top.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours until the chicken is tender and the sweet potatoes are soft. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
Uncover and stir in the baby spinach and lime juice, pressing the greens into the hot liquid. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
While the spinach wilts, place the black beans and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through, then drain any excess water.
Serve the chicken and sweet potato mixture in a shallow bowl with the warmed black beans on the side.

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