Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

How is your garden looking? Mine is getting better and closer each day. It's been a little crazy this year how late everything is. I'm so excited to use the butternut squash I'm growing! One reason is I want to eat this again. I loved, loved this recipe. I only changed a few things and added some things to it too. I love the flavor of garlic and cumin paired with the squash and the under tone of the cinnamon gives it a little surprise that is just delightful. I love cooking in the crock pot/slow cooker. It really can save me on those crazy days.

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces

1 medium bell pepper, sliced (I also added some orange and red bell peppers)

1 1/4 pounds of boneless skinless chicken tenders

1 can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained

1/2 cup salsa

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon dried chopped onions

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1 cup cooked quinoa or rice

Directions

Layer squash, bell pepper and chicken in a 4 to 5 quart low cooker. Mix tomatoes, salsa, cinnamon, cumin, dried onions, and garlic in a bowl; pour over mixture in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until squash is tender and the juice of the chicken is no longer pink. Remove Chicken and vegetables from slow cooker and serve on cooked quinoa or rice.