Crock Pot Cheesy Veggie Medley with Chicken and Lentils

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Ingredients

- 1 pound chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup butternut squash, cubed
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 cups veggie broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup tender greens
- 2 cups cooked pasta (optional, for serving)
- Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Crock Pot:
Arrange your Crock Pot on a stable countertop and set it to HIGH heat.

2. Prep the Veggies:
Wash and dice the onions, butternut squash, potatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower. Mince the garlic cloves.

3. Load the Crock Pot:
Place the cubed chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock Pot. Layer the diced onions, minced garlic, cubed butternut squash, diced potatoes, broccoli florets, and cauliflower florets over the chicken.

4. Add the Legumes and Spices:
Add the rinsed white beans, black beans, and lentils over the vegetables. Sprinkle the turmeric evenly. Pour in the veggie broth.

5. Cook the Medley:
Cover the Crock Pot with its lid. Allow the mixture to cook on HIGH heat for 6 hours or until the chicken and vegetables are tender.

6. Incorporate the Cheese:
Once the cooking time is complete, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until melted into the broth.

7. Finish with Freshness:
Add the juiced lemon and tender greens. Stir and cover for an additional 5 minutes on LOW heat to allow the greens to wilt.

8. Final Touch:
Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cooked pasta if desired for added heartiness.

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Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT6H
6 hours

Total Time

- PT6H20M
6 hours and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

- Crock Pot recipe
- Cheesy veggies
- Chicken and lentils
- Vegetable medley
- Slow cooker meal
- Dinner recipe
- Healthy eating
- Comfort food
- Kids-friendly meal
- Easy one-pot

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,200 calories

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