Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken & Orzo

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*Serves 4 

Per Serving: Calories 378, Protein 29g, Total Fat 5g, Carbs 29g, Fiber 7g

Ingredients: 

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed

  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 medium onion, halved and sliced

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¾ cup whole-wheat orzo

  • ⅓ cup quartered black or green olives

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions: 

  • Cut each chicken breast half into 4 pieces.

  • Combine the chicken, broth, tomatoes, onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs de Provence, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.

  • Cook on High for 2 hours or on Low for 4 hours.

  • Stir in orzo and olives; cook for 30 minutes more.

  • Let cool slightly. Sprinkle with parsley.