| Adapted
from the University of California Cooperative Extension-Nutrition,
Family, and Consumer Science Program.
- 2-3
chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 2
small apples, cored and sliced (leave peels on)
- 1
cup celery, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces
- 1
cup onion, coarsely chopped
- 1
cup black beans, rinsed (look for black soybeans)
- 2
Tbsp. whole wheat flour
- 2
cups chicken or vegetable broth (may also use miso broth)
- 2
sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced into large chunks
(cook in microwave or use left over from previous day or may
use canned yams)
- 10-15
prunes, pitted (cherry essense flavor is very nice)
- parsley
for garnish
Directions:
- Spray
frying pan with non-stick cooking spray or use a small amount
of olive oil.
- Brown
chicken well on both sides. Remove from pan.
- Arrange
apples, celery, onions, beans, in crock-pot. Sprinkle with flour.
Pour broth over vegetables. Place browned chicken pieces over
veggies. (I cut them into thick slices). Place sweet potatoes
and prunes over chicken pieces.
- Cover
crockpot, cook on high for 4-5 hours.
Serve
over whole wheat cous-cous (follow directions on the box - this
takes about 5 minutes to prepare). Sprinkle with chopped parsley
for garnish. Serve with whole grain bread, green salad and fresh
fruit.
Easy,
quick to throw together, yummy meal filled with cancer fighting
ingredients.
Makes
4 generous servings.
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