Oregano Chicken with Orzo

Name: Oregano Chicken with Orzo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 medium skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium fennel bulb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 medium onion, cut into wedges; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 1/3 cups orzo pasta; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup chopped pitted ripe olives; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano

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Recipe by ratherbeswimmin

A Greek influenced chicken dish with my favorites: olives and feta cheese. An easy slow-cooked dinner that tastes like you spent a lot of time in the kitchen.

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READY IN: 6hrs 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

medium skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
2

tablespoons vegetable oil
1

medium fennel bulb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1

medium onion, cut into wedges
2

cloves garlic, minced
2

cups water
2

tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2

teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
1

tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₄

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 ¹⁄₃

cups orzo pasta
1

medium tomatoes, chopped
¹⁄₄

cup crumbled feta cheese
¹⁄₄

cup chopped pitted ripe olives
1

tablespoon snipped fresh oregano

DIRECTIONS

Brown chicken breasts in hot oil in a large skillet; drain off fat.
Add the fennel, onion, and garlic to a 4-quart slow-cooker.
Add the chicken breasts.
In a small bowl, add the water, balsamic vinegar, bouillon granules, dried oregano (if using), and crushed red pepper flakes; stir to mix then pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (if using); check for seasoning and add salt/pepper if desired.
Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain.
Add tomato, cheese, olives, and remaining fresh oregano into orzo; stir to combine; season with salt/pepper if desired.
Serve chicken and vegetables with orzo.

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