MAPLE-ORANGE CHICKEN WITH ACORN SQUASH AND SWEET POTATOES

Maple-Orange Chicken With Acorn Squash and Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by KelBel

Time 4h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 leeks, rinsed and chopped
5 (4 ounce) skinless chicken thighs (with or without bone)
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

Place squash and sweet potatoes and leeks in the slow cooker. Season chicken all over with salt and black pepper and place on top of vegetables in slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, combine orange marmalade and remaining ingredients. Pour mixture over chicken and vegetables.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 94.2, Sodium 231.2, Carbohydrate 73.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 47.3, Protein 25.3