Ingredients for Mediterranean Chicken with Brown Rice Recipe:
- Chicken- has a very high protein content, which plays a very important role in sustaining our muscles. Rich in calcium and phosphorous for healthy bones. Stress reliever with tryptophane and vitamin B5. Immunity booster too!
- Brown Rice- can serve as a good source of B vitamins (thiamin, niacin, and riboflavin) and iron. Rice is also an excellent source of manganese and magnesium. Brown rice provides more vitamins than white rice.
- Cream Cheese- Cream cheese is high in fat and contains a small amount of carbs and protein. It's a good source of vitamin A and contributes some riboflavin (vitamin B2). Whipped cream cheese contains less fat and fewer calories per serving. Cream cheese is high in fat and a good source of vitamin A and riboflavin. Enjoy in moderation.
- Feta Cheese- Feta is a brined, white cheese with a soft and creamy texture. Compared to other cheeses, it's low in calories and fat. It also contains a high amount of B vitamins, phosphorus and calcium, which can benefit bone health. Additionally, feta contains beneficial bacteria and fatty acids.
- Artichokes- are low in fat, high in fiber, and loaded with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, phosphorus, and magnesium. They are also one of the richest sources of antioxidants.
- Kalamata Olives- good source of fibre, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin K. They also provide some magnesium, phosphorous and potassium per serving as well as B vitamins.
Slow Cooker Tips & Tricks for our Mediterranean Chicken with Brown Rice Recipe:
Let's just have a little talk about our slow cookers here for a minute. . . As most of you know I'm a graduate of the Culinary School and one of the classes that's required is Sanitation and Safety. During this class we had an eye-opening chat about slow cookers and how they can be the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and pathogens.- If not careful they can be the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and pathogens.
- Preheat your crock pot just like you preheat your oven so plug it in and turn it to the high setting to get it nice and hot from the start for cooking. After all there is only one little probe heating the whole slow cooker!
- Add everything into the crock pot as warmed up as it can be, to cut down on the getting-the-food-hot portion of cooking, this is where you need to be cautious and make sure it is all hot and up to cooking temperature in 2-3 hours.
- If food stays between 41 degrees and 135 degrees for 4 hours, then it has to be thrown out because the bacteria and pathogens have had much too much time to grow and a food borne illness is a likely result.
- If you add meat; be sure it is thawed and NEVER added frozen, if it’s beef or pork brown it first.
- Add liquids hot ie: like use HOT water or warm up any liquids in the microwave first then add them in already hot.
- Spray the ceramic insert with cooking spray to make clean up a snap! It’ll wipe out with no sticking!
Enjoy our Mediterranean Chicken with Brown Rice Recipe & some of these slow cooker recipes too!
- Slow Cooker Potato Soup Recipe
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
- Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich Recipe
- Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
- Crockpot White Chicken Chili Recipe
- Slow Cooker Beef Burgundy
- Italian Chicken Recipe
- Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
- Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken
Fit Friday & Mediterranean Chicken with Brown Rice Recipe!
We'd love for you to add today's Mediterranean Chicken with Brown Rice Recipe to next weeks menu!
We made it through another month and not just any month, January. This winter I am striving to embrace the cold and enjoy the beauty of winter. I have strapped spikes onto my shoes and ventured out on trails. I have layered up and headed out the door with a very excited Joey. Instead of focusing on what I was missing out on because of the cold and snow I have tried to focus on the fun of new adventures. What new adventures have you sought out this month?
Over the years I have found that a healthy me allows for more adventures, more fun, more "yeses" in my life. As I continue to map out and prep for this year's adventures I am really recognizing the importance of winter prep. All of this leads us to this week's workout, a core workout to strengthen that power house for everything you do.
I love to throw in a core workout before or after an easy run. As always, focus on quality and form!
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