⏱ 310 min totalSlow Cooker Moroccan Chicken and Lentils
Per 1 serving · 406 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein49g51% of calories
- Carbs37g38% of calories
- Fat4.7g11% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Low saturated fat
At a glance
One serving of Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken and Lentils (406 g) has 385 calories, with 49 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 4.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (51% of calories). It is high in protein (97% DV), dietary fiber (23% DV) and Vitamin A (41% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 33% and 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein97%
- Dietary fiber23%
- Vitamin A41%
- Thiamine47%
- Riboflavin (B2)34%
- Niacin108%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B1217%
- Magnesium17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium33%
- Cholesterol37%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅓ cup chopped Carrots
¼ cup Lentils
5 ⅓ oz Chicken breast
⅓ tbsp Garlic- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Turmeric
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cayenne pepper
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cinnamon
⅔ cup Chicken broth
Directions
- 1
Rinse and pick over the lentils to remove any debris; pat the chicken dry.
- 2
Add the carrots, lentils, chicken, garlic, salt, turmeric, cayenne, cinnamon, and chicken broth to the slow cooker; stir to distribute the spices.
- 3
Cover and cook on High until the lentils are tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 hours.
- 4
Shred or slice the chicken in the cooker and stir to combine; taste and adjust salt or cayenne if needed. Serve warm.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (406 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 371 μg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Niacin | 17 mg | 108% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 119% |
| Folate (B9) | 257 μg | 64% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 68% |
| Choline | 180 mg | 33% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 59 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1,124 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 73 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 506 mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 35 μg | 64% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1,484 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 3,579 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.5 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 11 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 25 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.5 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 385 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 73minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 46minCycling (moderate)
- 32minRunning (6 mph)
- 54minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken and Lentils?
One serving of Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken and Lentils (1 serving) has 385 calories, which works out to 95 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken and Lentils high in protein?
Yes. It has 49 g of protein per serving, and 51% of its calories come from protein (13 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken and Lentils keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken and Lentils?
761 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken and Lentils?
3.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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