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16) Slow-Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken and Orzo

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups baby spinach optional
  • Lemon slices and parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Put in slow cooker and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Whisk broth, lemon juice, and garlic. Pour over chicken. Top with lemon slices.
  3. Cook on low 3–4 hours or high 1.5–2 hours. Shred chicken or leave whole.
  4. Stir in orzo and spinach. Cook on high 20–30 minutes until orzo is tender.
  5. Taste and adjust salt. Garnish with parsley and extra lemon.