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Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Orzo

A high-protein slow cooker meal with chicken and orzo, perfect for meal prep and freezing.

  • Serves 10

Ingredients

  • 60oz Chicken Breast (1700g)
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Salt (15g)
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning (7g)
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika (7g)
  • 4 Tbsps Tomato Paste (60g)
  • 8 Garlic Cloves (25g)
  • 3 Cups Dry Orzo (570g)
  • 4 Cups Chicken Bone Broth (960g)
  • 1 Cup Diced White Onions (150g)
  • 1 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes (50g)
  • 2 Cups Blended Cottage Cheese (450g)
  • 1 Cup Parmesan (100g)
  • 1 Small Bag of Spinach (200g)
  • 3 Tbsps Lemon Juice (45g)

Instructions

  1. Throw some diced chicken breast into a slow cooker along with all of the things I’ll put on the screen. Give it all a good mix and cook on high for about 2 hours.
  2. When the chicken is done cooking, add in some bone broth, dry orzo, diced onions, and some sun-dried tomatoes. Combine everything together and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  3. And when the orzo is soft, you’re going to add in some blended cottage cheese, parmesan, some fresh spinach, and just a little bit of lemon juice.
  4. Now divide everything into 10 meal prep containers, throw in the freezer, and enjoy.

Notes

Meal Prep Reheating Instructions: To reheat the meal preps from frozen, add a few tablespoons of water to the container, cover with a wet paper towel, and microwave for around 5-6 minutes.

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