Crockpot Sweet Potato, Chicken, and Quinoa Soup

Nov 22, 2019

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 pounds large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 can reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can no salt added petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

Directions:

Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add all ingredients to the crockpot and place on high for 3-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Remove chicken and shred with two forks, then place back into the crockpot. Stir all ingredients together and serve immediately. Serves 8.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 314 Protein: 39g Carbs: 20g Fat: 7g

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