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high protein crock pot meals

A nutritious and easy-to-make high protein meal cooked in a crock pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein Source
  • 2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the bell peppers and onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken breast at the bottom of the crock pot.
  2. Add the black beans, quinoa, bell peppers, onion, corn, and garlic on top of the chicken.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the broth mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  6. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix everything together.

Notes

This dish can be served with avocado or Greek yogurt for added creaminess and flavor.