Slow Cooker

Garlic Chicken with Bell Peppers and Artichokes

Sweet Pea and Rice Pilaf
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Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 2 onions, cut into wedges
  • 10 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ¾ tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen artichoke hearts
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Combine bell peppers, onions, garlic, rosemary, oregano, lemon zest, pepper, and salt in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker; pour broth over vegetables. Arrange chicken over vegetables.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours.
  3. Increase heat to HIGH, and stir in artichoke hearts. Whisk together lemon juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to cooker, stirring to combine.
  4. Cover and cook 45 minutes or until artichokes are thoroughly heated and sauce has thickened. Serve over Sweet Pea and Rice Pilaf.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain brown rice, rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions, adding peas during last 2 minutes of cooking.
  2. Stir in pepper and salt. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

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