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Slow Cooker Chicken and Sweet Potato Power Bowls with Creamy Chipotle Sauce


  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These slow cooker chicken and sweet potato power bowls are a flavorful and healthy option for busy weeknights or meal prep. Featuring tender chicken and sweet potatoes, all brought together with a homemade creamy chipotle sauce, this recipe simplifies dinner without sacrificing taste. It’s a versatile dish perfect for family meals, lunches, or casual gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
  • Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Pat the chicken breasts or thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken.

    2. Lightly grease the bottom of your slow cooker with olive oil. Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer at the bottom. Scatter the diced sweet potatoes evenly over the chicken.

    3. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and sweet potatoes. This will help keep everything moist and tender as it cooks.

    4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on the “high” setting for 3-4 hours, or on the “low” setting for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is easily shredded with two forks and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

    5. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it gently with the sweet potatoes and cooking liquid.

    6. While the chicken is cooking or just before serving, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, adobo sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Taste and adjust the adobo sauce for your preferred level of spice.

    7. To serve, spoon the chicken and sweet potato mixture into individual bowls. If desired, you can serve this mixture over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa for an even heartier meal.

    8. Drizzle a generous amount of the creamy chipotle sauce over each bowl. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if using, for a burst of freshness and color.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low
    • Category: main dish
    • Method: slow cooking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl

    Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, sweet potato, chipotle, power bowl, meal prep, easy dinner, healthy, creamy sauce, weeknight meal