Quick Prep Slow Cooker

Chicken Thighs with Caper Sauce

Orzo with Spinach
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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup capers, drained
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Place onion and garlic in a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
  2. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper; place on onion, and sprinkle with capers. Add broth and thyme.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours or until chicken is done. Shred chicken with two forks before serving.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 cups whole wheat orzo
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 (14.5-oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (6-oz) pkg organic baby spinach

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large saucepan. Add orzo and garlic; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.
  2. Add broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until pasta is tender.
  3. Stir in spinach; cover and let stand 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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