Oregano Chicken with Orzo
by Kelley Jankowski
serves: 6
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Greek influenced chicken dish. An easy slow-cooked dinner that tastes like you spent a lot of time in the kitchen. |
| Ingredients: |
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4 boneless |
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chicken breasts--cut in half |
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2 T |
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oil |
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1 med |
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onion, sliced into wedges |
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2 cloves |
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minced garlic |
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2 c |
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water |
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2 T |
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balsalmic vinegar |
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2 tsp |
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instant chicken bouillon granules |
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1 T |
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dried oregano |
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1/4 tsp |
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red ppr flakes |
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1 1/3 c |
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orzo pasta |
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1 med |
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tomato,chopped |
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1/4 c |
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feta cheese |
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1/4 c |
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sliced black olives |
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1 T |
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snipped fresh oregano |
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1 med |
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fennel bulbe, cut into 1/2 in pieces |
| Directions: |
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Brown chicken breast in oil in skillet; drain off fat.
Add the fennel, onion, and garlic to a 4 qt slow cooker.
Add chicken
In sm bowl, add teh water, vinegar, bouillon granules, dried oregano and ppr flakes; stir to mix then pour over chickn.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours
Stir in 1 T fresh oregano if using; check for seasoning and add salt and ppr if desired
Prepare orzo according to pkg directions; drain.
Add tomato, cheese, olives and remaining fresh oregano into orzo; stir to combine; season with s/ppr if desired
Serve chicken and vegetables with orzo.
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