Chicken Comfort

By: Katy Gillis, Gillis Fitness Consulting

Chock full of hearty ingredients, this recipe for Chicken Comfort from Katy Gillis of Gillis Fitness Consulting will leave you satisfied. This healthy chicken recipe makes things easy for you with both stove top and slow cooker healthy cooking directions. The ingredients list for this healthy eating idea may seem long, but this chicken dinner could not be any simpler to make.

Notes

This recipe comes courtesy of Katy Gillis of Gillis Fitness Consulting (http://gillisfitnessconsulting.com/)

For more recipes from and information about Katy Gillis, be sure to check out her Featured Foodies profile page.

Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas, drained
1 package boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
4 carrots, sliced
3 red potatoes, diced but not peeled
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
6 garlic cloves, diced
4 cups all-natural chicken broth
2 cups water
1 1/2 cup brown rice
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper

Instructions

In a saucepan, cook the chicken, onions, peppers, and garlic in hot olive oil for 3 minutes on high heat.
Add remaining ingredients to the pot and cook, covered, on medium-high heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is cooked and tender.

Slow Cooker Directions: Follow steps 1 and 2, and then place ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on Low setting 6 hours, or High setting 3 hours.

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Louann05

Mar 28, 2012

What is a " package" of chicken ? 1 or 2 lbs ?

Recipe Warrior

May 31, 2012

For this recipe, feel free to use 1 pounds or 2 pounds of chicken. Just keep in mind that the more chicken you use, the longer the cooking time will be. Hope this helps! - FaveHealthyRecipes Editors