Your guide to chicken

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Chicken is one of the most popular ingredients in main dishes all over the world! It’s delicious, versatile and packed full of amazing nutrition.

Packed with protein

Just 3 ounces of chicken can have up to 30 gram s of protein. Chicken contains nine important amino acids. Protein is not only essential for maintaining healthy muscles, it also helps maintain healthy immune function and metabolism.

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Nutritional powerhouse

Chicken is an excellent source of the vitamins riboflavin, thiamine, B6, B12 and D. It also has lots of calcium, iron and potassium.

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Healthiest ways to prepare chicken

There are many ways to prepare chicken. Some ways are healthier than others. Fried chicken can be high in saturated fat and salt content. You can enjoy chicken many other delicious ways that are better for your body.

  • Steaming
  • Stir fry
  • Grilling
  • Baking
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Our library has many nutritious and delicious chicken recipes to choose from. Here’s a bonus slow cooker chicken recipe to enjoy!

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Healthy slow cooker chicken white chili
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 6 servings

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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Turn your crockpot to medium heat and coat the bottom with the olive oil.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic cloves in a separate pan. After about 2 minutes, add the cumin, oregano and ancho chili powder.
  3. Saute for 2 or 3 minutes before adding everything in the pan to the crockpot.
  4. Add the cannellini beans, 1 cup of broth, corn, peppers and chicken breasts. Stir gently, then cover the pot and cook on low for 6 hours or cook on high for 3 hours. 
  5. Use a fork to break the chicken apart. Add the yogurt and stir thoroughly. Top with the cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 464 Calories
  • 7g Total Fat
  • 1g Saturated Fat
  • 278mg Sodium
  • 174mg Cholesterol
  • 26g Total Carbs
  • 6g Fiber
  • 5g Sugars
  • 75g Protein
  • 437 mg Potassium

*For less heat, use chili powder instead of ancho chili powder

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