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HEALTHY SLOW COOKER MEALS  \nWhat you need to know!  \nHave a meal at home in the slow cooker eliminates the temptation to order takeout which is often less nutritious and more expensive.  \nSlow cookers usually allow one-step preparation. Placing all the ingredients in the slow cooker saves preparation time and cuts down on cleanup.  \nSlow cookers are useful throughout the year. Coming in from a cold winter day, the aroma of hot soup is welcoming. Slow cookers also work well for summertime use; they do not heat the kitchen as much as an oven does.  \nAs a result of the long, low-temperature cooking, slow cookers help tenderize less-expensive cuts. of meat.  \nSlow Cooker Chicken Breast  \nImage by Dagny Walter from Pixabay  \nIngredients  \n▪ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts  \n▪ 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth  \n▪ 1 tablespoon butter or margarine  \n▪ 1/2 teaspoon salt or salt free seasoning  \n▪ 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley  \n▪ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder  \n▪ 1/8 teaspoon black pepper  \n▪ 1/8 teaspoon onion powder  \n▪ 1/8 teaspoon paprika  \nDirections  \n1. In a small bowl, stir together the seasonings and cover both sides of the chicken. Wash your hands.  \n2. Add chicken broth and butter to slow cooker and stir.  \n3. Add the chicken, try to minimize overlapping.  \n4. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fis reached.  \nServe with a salad or veggies, whole grain and milk for a complete meal. The leftovers can be used on a salad, in a wrap, on a sandwich, in a hot dish, added to rice and beans, and more. Have fun and be creative.  \nEnjoy!  \nRecipe adapted from: [https://www.thereciperebel.com/](https://www.thereciperebel.com/)[ ](https://www.thereciperebel.com/)Nutrition Information: 157 Cal, 24 g Pro, 5 g Fat, 79 mg Chol, 451 mg Sodium, 430 mg Potassium  \nGWAAR Nutrition Team in Collaboration with UW Stout Dietetic Students by Baylie Neider 1-22  \n EAT WELL, AGE WELL. HEALTHY CROCKPOT MEALS  \nHealthy Crockpot Meals  \nMaking meals in the crockpot can bean easy way to make healthy meals for a busy lifestyle.  \nCrockpot meals are cooking foods at a low temperature for a long time. By using a crockpot, it can allow for different meats to become more tender. For example, in the chicken fajita recipe shown to the right, it allows for the chicken to easily shred and separate.  \nMany different meals can be made ina crockpot, for example, stew, soup, casserole, dip, pasta dishes and many others.  \nCrockpot Chicken Fajitas  \nIngredients:  \n▪ 2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts  \n▪ 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes  \n▪ 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles  \n▪ 1 packet of store-bought taco seasoning  \n▪ 3 bell peppers, sliced into long strips  \n▪ ½ cup each Black beans, frozen corn (optional)  \n▪ juice of 1 lime (optional)  \nDirections:  \n1. Add diced tomatoes and green chiles into the slow cooker.  \n2. Place the chicken breasts on top and sprinkle the taco seasoning over them.  \n3. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.  \n4. After 3 hours, add the sliced peppers, black beans and frozen corn if you like, cover and cook for  \n1 more hour.  \n5. Use a fork to break up the chicken, then stir to mix everything together and taste. Season as needed.  \n6. Squeeze the lime over the chicken before eating if you wish.  \n7. Serve on a tortilla, rice, salad or enjoy as is. Add salsa and your favorite toppings. Enjoy!  \nRecipe inspired by: [https://www.isabeleats.com/](https://www.isabeleats.com/)  \nGWAAR Nutrition Team in Collaboration with UW Stout Dietetic Students by Hope Quilling 1-22  \n EAT WELL, AGE WELL: HEALTHY SLOW COOKER MEALS  \nSlow Cooker Meals  \nMaking meals at home can sometimes be tedious and require time and energy. Slow cooker meals can help eliminate the time and energy spent on making delicious mealsand allow you more time for other activities without compromising your nutrition and taste.  \nMaking a slow cooker meal is quick and easy. Most meals only require a few ingredients ","cbCait80HlujNR5f","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait80HlujNR5f","pdf",748880,"English","# Slow cooker benefits\n# Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Breast\n## Ingredients\n## Directions\n# Recipe: Healthy Crockpot Chicken Fajitas\n## Ingredients\n## Directions\n# Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Rice Soup\n## Ingredients\n## Directions\n# Recipe: Parmesan Garlic Chicken\n## Ingredients\n## Directions","[{\"question\":\"Why do slow cookers help make healthier meals?\",\"answer\":\"Slow cookers reduce the temptation to order takeout and make preparation simpler. Long, low-temperature cooking also improves tenderness and supports using less-expensive meat cuts.\"},{\"question\":\"How does crockpot cooking work for busy lifestyles?\",\"answer\":\"Crockpot meals cook foods at a low temperature for a long time, which helps create tender meats and easy-to-prepare dishes. 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