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Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo

This easy slow cooker meal is ready in just three hours on high and while the cooking method and ingredients list are pretty simple the flavor of this dish is anything but. Onion and chicken slowly cook in a savory sauce of tomato, Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence and red pepper flakes. Add in orzo and olives half an hour before the cooking time is up.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion peeled and quartered
  • 3 large chicken breasts cut into large chunks
  • 660 ml strained crushed tomatoes (tomato passata) 23 oz
  • 2 teaspoons Homemade Italian Seasoning or Herbes de Provence
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup dried orzo
  • 12-15 large olives

Instructions

  • Lay the onion petals across the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the chicken chunks on top. Seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover with the tomato, herbs and red pepper flakes. Add lid.
  • Slow cook on high for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Add the orzo and olives, stir, replace the lid and cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Serve with a side salad or green vegetable for a full meal.

Notes

Use your favorite seasoning mix and olives to make this dish as you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal