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Greek Garlic Chicken

Greek Garlic Chicken
Lively flavors of the Greek Isles come through in this mouthwatering chicken entree from Margee Berry. “I created this dish so my husband and I could have a nice dinner after a busy day out and about.”—Margee Berry, Trout Lake, Washington
6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 3-1/2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until
  • crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in 3/4 cup broth, olives,
  • tomatoes, tapioca, lemon peel and oregano. Add chicken. Cover and
  • cook on low for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • In a large saucepan, bring remaining oil and broth to a boil. Stir in
  • couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or
  • until broth is absorbed. Serve with chicken; sprinkle with feta
  • cheese. Yield: 6 servings.
© Taste of Home 2012

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 318 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 625 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 16 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2012