This Healthy Crockpot Chicken is just 304 calories and has over 56 grams of protein!
These slow cooker chicken breasts are easy and delicious, and will quickly become your favorite smothered chicken recipe!
This low calorie cheesy chicken recipe makes a great weeknight meal. And for people looking to increase their protein intake, it’s a fantastic option!
Adding spinach, chicken, tomato, and cheese to a slow cooker has never been more delicious. And thanks to this low calorie recipe, actually as healthy as it is delicious.
This Healthy Cheese and Spinach Smothered Chicken in Crockpot is just 304 calories and has over 56 grams of protein!
Healthy Crockpot Chicken
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Ingredients in Low Calorie Crockpot Chicken
It’s easier thank you might think to make healthy, low calorie slow cooker recipes for chicken with cheese.
Low Calorie Tips for Recipes for Slow Cooker Chicken:
- No Oil… when you make chicken with cheese recipes in a slow cooker, you don’t need any oil or fat. You can skip it and save both calories and fat!
- Liquid is not Needed… the spinach in this spinach chicken breast will wilt and supply you with enough liquid in this spinach chicken tomato slow cooker recipe. So you can save more calories and instead use the ingredients you’re using to create moisture.
Shopping List for Skinny Crockpot Chicken Breast:
- Baby spinach
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- Tomato
- Shredded cheddar cheese
How to Make Healthy Crockpot Chicken
This dump and cook, slow cooker chicken recipe is so easy, you’ll be shocked!
You can toss in the main ingredients, and walk away. Then 30 minutes before serving, add the additional ingredients and your amazing smothered chicken in crock pot will be perfect and ready.
How to Make Low Calorie Crockpot Chicken Recipes:
- Add the chicken and spinach to the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Uncover the slow cooker, but leave it on. Add the tomato slices to the tops of the chicken, and spoon the wilted spinach over the tomatoes.
- Top with cheese and cook for an additional 30 minutes on HIGH uncovered.
- Use a spatula to gently move the crockpot chicken breasts to plates and serve hot.
Healthy Crockpot Chicken Recipe
This slow cooker chicken breast with tomato and spinach is just 304 calories, and is great alone, over pasta. With rustic bread, atop a salad, the possibilities are endless.
Try out this easy cheese and spinach smothered chicken in crockpot when you want to filling, protein packed meal. It’s delicious, impressive, and so very easy!
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Low Calorie Crockpot Chicken
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tomato cut into rings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add the chicken and spinach to the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Uncover the slow cooker, but leave it on. Add the tomato slices to the tops of the chicken, and spoon the wilted spinach over the tomatoes.
- Top with cheese and cook for an additional 30 minutes on HIGH uncovered.
- Use a spatula to gently move the crockpot chicken breasts to plates and serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Crockpot Chicken
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Article History:
- Originally written and published September 22, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on April 19, 2023 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on September 14, 2023 by Audrey Johns
