Balsamic Chicken - Slow Cooker

By devogirl

Fresh 20

Ingredients

• For slow cooker balsamic chicken
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• For zucchini orzo
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 large zucchini, diced
• 4 cups cooked whole wheat orzo
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Dash of black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

MAKE AHEAD
• 8 ounces dry whole wheat orzo, cooked according to package directions (4 cups cooked)
*see prep guide
• Cut vegetables: onion, zucchini

DIRECTIONS
For slow cooker balsamic chicken
1. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker
. Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 7-8 hours.

2. Save half for Meal #3.

For zucchini orzo
1. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat and add oil,onion, and zucchini. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.

2. Turn heat down to low and add orzo, salt,and pepper.

3.Heat thoroughly and serve alongside balsamic chicken.