Chicken in a Pot

Slow cookers are a convenient way to prepare one-pot meals without extra fat or fuss. This dish features turmeric, an exceptionally healthy curry spice being studied for its anti-inflammatory and and anticancer properties.

• 1 pint Brussels sprouts
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 16 baby carrots or 4 large carrots, sliced
• 1 cup cubed turnips or rutabaga
• 1 cup cubed parsnips
• 1 cup sliced leeks (white part only)
• 12 small white onions, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 cups reduced-fat chicken broth or water
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except the Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.

Add Worcestershire sauce and serve.

6 Servings

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 448
Fat: 7 g (15% calories from fat)
Protein: 67 g (63% calories from protein)
Carbohydrates (net): 15 g (16% calories from carbohydrates)