Ingredients
Method
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of the slow cooker.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, dried thyme, and olive oil, then pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.4 cloves garlic, 1 Juice of 1 lemon plus the zest, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Add the sliced onion and diced zucchini into the pot around the chicken.1 small onion, 1 cup zucchini
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth to provide the necessary moisture for slow cooking.1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (or on high for 3-4 hours) until the chicken is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- During the final 20-30 minutes of cooking, stir in the whole grain orzo pasta to ensure it becomes tender without becoming mushy.1 cup whole grain orzo pasta
Notes
Always trim any visible fat from your meat before cooking; the slow cooker’s moist heat renders meat beautifully tender without needing extra oils. Fill at least half of your crockpot with colorful, non-starchy vegetables like spinach, peppers, or broccoli to ensure a hearty dose of antioxidants and fiber.
