Slow Cooker Chicken and Butternut Squash

Recipe courtesy of my beautiful and healthy friend, Summer Milkovich of Summer Kaye Fitness.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Butternut Squash is a great recipe that requires little prep, but tastes great and the benefit of using a slow cooker.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 lbs organic, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• salt and pepper
• 12 dried figs, chopped
• 1 cup butternut squash, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons fresh sage, chopped

Directions:

1. In a large skillet place the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet, browning each side for about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer the contents of the skillet to your slow cooker and top with the remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 6 hours.

For a complete meal, serve with brown rice or quinoa and a large green salad on the side.

I’ll see you at the table!