How to Make Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthier and easy-to-make dinner option for the whole family? Then this Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff recipe is the perfect solution. Packed with lean protein and a creamy, flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.

Traditional beef stroganoff is made with heavy cream and butter, which can be high in saturated fat and calories. However, this healthier version uses skinless, boneless chicken breasts and swaps out heavy ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chopped carrot
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 ounces Neufchatel cheese
  • 8 ounces natural cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine the carrot, parsley, onion, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and ground pepper in a small blender or food processor. Process until finely chopped and transfer to slow cooker. Add chicken and butter and mix. Cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Stir in Neufchatel cheese, chicken soup, and peas. Cook on High until heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    330 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 1164mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 411mg