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    Home » Recipes » Clean Eating

    Crockpot Paleo Chicken with Butternut Squash Pears and Cranberries

    Published: Jan 13, 2014 · Modified: Nov 30, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Crockpot Paleo Chicken with Butternut Squash, Pears and Cranberries is delicious and so good for you!

    Crockpot Chicken, Pears and Cranberries is so wonderfully delicious that you will forget how healthy it is for you! This is a scrumptious Paleo crockpot recipe that is full of spices and will have your taste buds going crazy.  My family fell in love with this chicken dish.  It is also Whole 30 complaint.

    Crockpot Paleo Chicken with Butternut Squash, Pears and Cranberries is delicious and so good for you

    I put all the ingredients in the crockpot first thing in the morning and cooked this dinner meal on low all day. My house was full of such a sweet and savory aroma when I got home later that night. My hubby who is usually a meat and potatoes kind of guy, really liked this meal. Be sure to try it because you will NOT be disappointed!  Feel free to go heavy handed on the spices to give this dish more of a flavor.  The second time I made this I added more spices and we enjoyed it even more.

    Crockpot Chicken with Butternut Squash, Pears and Cranberries is a great Paleo recipe!

    Easy Freeze Slow Cooker Supper Directions: Add all ingredients to a freezer safe bag except broth.  Freeze.  When ready to cook thaw in the refrigerator overnight.  Place into the slow cooker.  Add broth and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

    Crockpot Paleo Chicken with Butternut Squash, Pears and Cranberries is delicious and so good for you!

    Weight Watchers Points Plus = 7 Points

    Crockpot Chicken with Butternut Squash, Pears and Cranberries

    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Crockpot
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 -6
    Author: Sooopaleo.com

    Ingredients

    • 1 butternut squash 1.5 lbs., cubed
    • 1 sweet onion sliced
    • 1 bosc pear sliced
    • 1 cup raw cranberries
    • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into halves or quarters)
    • 1 cup veggie or chicken broth
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Layer squash cubes at the bottom of the crockpot.
    • Put half of the onions, pears, and cranberries on top.
    • Add 1 bay leaf and some spices.
    • Arrange a layer of chicken on top of the spices.
    • Add another layer of spices and the second bay leaf on top of the chicken.
    • Add the remaining onion, pear, and cranberries.
    • Pour the broth over the mixture.
    • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Maralea

      January 14, 2014 at 4:19 am

      I love the sounds of this. I am always looking for recipes that include butternut squash. Thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    2. Katie

      January 29, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight - it is AMAZING! Absolutely love it. Super simple to put together, awesome "presentation value", great flavors, and healthy to boot! Thank you so much for posting!!

      Reply
    3. Jenn @ Squishy Cheeks & Cupcakes

      February 06, 2014 at 11:15 am

      I'm trying to incorporate more Paleo recipes into our weekly menu. Thanks for sharing! I'll be pinning this to try later.

      Reply
    4. Laura

      October 08, 2014 at 4:38 pm

      Do you cook the butternut squash, or peel it, prior to putting it in the crockpot?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 13, 2014 at 10:08 am

        You do not cook it. You can peel it if you want.

        Reply
    5. Mandy

      October 21, 2014 at 10:32 am

      I could not find raw cranberries. Would it be terrible to use dried?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 21, 2014 at 9:13 pm

        It just won't be "as clean". When cranberries come in season maybe you can pick some up and freeze.

        Reply
    6. Mandy

      October 21, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks so much! I will definitely do that once they are in season.

      Reply
    7. deanna

      November 04, 2014 at 11:58 am

      This looks amazing. I will be putting it on my grocery list today. What side dish do you recommend serving it with? my husband has to have a side dish with it?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 04, 2014 at 1:39 pm

        It depends on if you are Paleo or not? I would serve it with rice or quinoa.

        Reply
    8. Evelyn

      November 12, 2014 at 12:46 am

      What spices do you use?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 16, 2014 at 2:37 pm

        Listed in the recipe. Cinnamon, Bay Leaf etc.

        Reply
    9. Jennifer

      November 20, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      What is best served with this dish?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 20, 2014 at 8:56 pm

        You can do quinoa or rice.

        Reply
    10. Heather

      December 02, 2014 at 1:32 am

      We tried this at Thanksgiving...my only modification is that I added a bit more chicken than it called for. To tell you the truth the only flavor I got was the squash. So when leftover time came I added a good bit more cinnamon, some butter, and some maple syrup. That made it great. Also was good with cranberry sauce on the side. My suggestion is to ramp up the spices and add some butter or coconut oil. 🙂 happy eating

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 02, 2014 at 9:54 am

        I agree more spices and coconut oil will not hurt this recipe!

        Reply
    11. Kim

      December 09, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      Do you think I could substitute pumpkin for the butternut squash? I have a few more sugar pumpkins from my garden to use up and we already finished eating all of our butternuts from the Fall.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 09, 2014 at 5:41 pm

        I think so! Let us know how it works out.

        Reply
    12. Amber Ketchum

      December 16, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      This looks like such an interesting combination of flavors - and I love that it all just goes in the crockpot - will definitely be trying this. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    13. Shannon

      December 17, 2014 at 6:07 pm

      I am currently making this and it looks very "soupy". I've had it on for the alloted amount of time, is there any reason you can think of it would do this?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 18, 2014 at 11:16 am

        Has it already cooked?

        Reply
    14. Becky

      December 17, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      Substituted green apples for the pears, only because that's what I had on hand and still went well with the dish. Threw in a sprig of Rosemary as well. Next time I think I will put in whole cloves of garlic.
      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 18, 2014 at 11:16 am

        Sounds yummy!

        Reply
    15. Shannon

      December 18, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      Yes it cooked. I just cooked it for a bit longer, close to 10 hours? Tastes fine just wasn't expecting the consistency. 🙂

      Reply
    16. Jessica

      January 05, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Does this need to be stirred during the six to eight hours? Or is it good to go?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 05, 2015 at 4:22 pm

        No stirring! 🙂

        Reply
    17. Teresa Vellenga

      January 20, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Can I use this as a freezer meal recipe?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 20, 2015 at 4:45 pm

        We haven't tried it but I think you could!

        Reply
    18. Patricialynn

      February 03, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      This sounds so good!

      Reply
    19. Nanci

      January 06, 2016 at 8:12 am

      I would like to see photos of the end result, once cooked. I would not cook it for company unless it's going to look "pretty."

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 06, 2016 at 9:36 am

        It is not going to look pretty 🙂 However it tastes amazing!

        Reply
    20. Faith

      February 07, 2016 at 11:41 am

      I can't find raw cranberries anywhere right now and I really want to cook this. Any suggestion of what I can use instead of the cranberries?? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 07, 2016 at 2:30 pm

        If you have a Kroger near you they can special order some in for you (normally). An idea may be to try dried cherries or cranraisins but they won't be paleo. I was thinking pomegranates might work?

        Reply
        • Faith

          February 08, 2016 at 12:25 pm

          I have pomegranates. I'll give it a try and let you know. Thanks!

          Reply
    21. Patti A

      December 21, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      Hi, I happened to google paleo chicken and butternut squash tonight cuz I had to use my butternut squash up and had taken chicken out of the freezer only an hour or so ago. Found this recipe and had everything on hand!! Remarkable in itself! Used this in my Instant Pot and it is amazing. Loved the tang of the cranberries and pear! I only wish I had more than 4 chicken thighs!!! Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
      • Tracy

        January 01, 2017 at 2:32 pm

        How long did you cook this recipe in the instant pot? I just received one and am looking for recipes to try.

        Reply
        • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

          January 01, 2017 at 3:14 pm

          We just got one and we have lots of Instant Pot recipes coming soon!

          Reply
    22. Julie

      December 30, 2016 at 6:53 am

      Do you think this would work with pork tenderloin as well?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 30, 2016 at 11:44 am

        Yes, I do.

        Reply
    23. Julie Martin

      November 12, 2018 at 6:30 pm

      4 stars
      I cooked it for almost six hours on low but chicken turned out dry tasting. What did I do wrong?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 13, 2018 at 8:34 am

        Did you cook on low or high? Did you use chicken breast or chicken thighs?

        Reply
    24. Lauren

      February 08, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      Love love love this recipe, have made it so many times in my slow cooker I've lost count. Do you have a recommended time for Instant Pot for those days when I forget to load up the slow cooker in the morning?

      Reply

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