Slow Cooker Chicken-Low Fat & Low Calorie

This is another great recipe from Clean Eating the September/October 2009 issue.  It is full of flavor, low cal and low fat.

Chicken Barley Stew

32 oz low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp garlic, minced

1 tsp garlic sea salt

1/2 tbsp thyme

1/2 tbsp basil

1/2 tbsp cilantro

1/4 tbsp dill

2 bay leaves

1/2 tbsp fresh ground black pepper

12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed {uncooked}

1/2 cup uncooked black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked through

1/2 cup barley

1 medium sweet onion, cubed

20 oz potatoes, peeled and cubed

10 oz carrots {3 large}, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices

8 tbsp low-fat sour cream {optional}

Fill a slow cooker with broth, 8 oz water, garlic, herbs and pepper.  Add chicken, peas and barley, then layer onion, potatoes and carrots overtop.  Liquid should just cover vegetables.  Do not stir.  Allow to simmer overnight, at least 4 to 6 hours.  Remove bay leaves and stir before serving.  Spoon 1 cup into each bowl and top with 1 tbsp sour cream, if desired.

Calories: 230, Total fat: 2.5 g, Sat. Fat: 0.5 g, Carbs: 3 g, Fiber; 5 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 21 g, Sodium: 240 mg, Cholesterol: 40 mg

healthy hugs, mb