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high protein crock pot meals

A nutritious and hearty 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: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein Source
  • 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine diced chicken breast, black beans, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and corn.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
Cooking
  1. Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into the crock pot.
  2. Pour the broth mixture over the top of the ingredients in the crock pot.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  4. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir to combine.

Notes

Serve with a side of quinoa or brown rice for an extra protein boost.