Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
If you are looking for simplicity, then this recipe is for you. Although it is really easy to prepare, it turns out to be very flavourful. This is a perfect weekday dinner staple that everybody will enjoy!
Ingredients:
| Chicken, boneless, skinless | 6 each | 24 oz |
| Carrots, chopped | 2.5 cups | 645 mL |
| Onion, medium, diced | 1 cup | 250 mL |
| Red potatoes, diced | 4 cups | 1 L |
| Lemon juice | 2 Tbsp | 30 mL |
| Olive oil | ¼ cup | 60 mL |
| Oregano, dried | 1 tsp | 5 mL |
| Salt | 1 tsp | 5 mL |
| Pepper, black | 1 tsp | 5 mL |
| Onion powder | 2 tsp | 10 mL |
| Garlic cloves, minced | 4 each | 4 each |
Directions:
- Label a gallon-size freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and “use-by” date.
- Prepare all ingredients up until potatoes and put into the gallon-size Ziploc bag.
- Mix the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl. Pour into a sandwich-size Ziploc bag and put it inside of the gallon-size bag (small bag will make it easier to remove seasoning when thawed).
- Remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze up to 3 months.
- When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or in a bowl of cold water.
- To prepare: Start by placing the chicken in the center of a slow cooker. Next add the carrots, onions and potatoes. Dump the seasoning packet contents into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 8 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
Makes 6 servings ( 467 g /serving). 1 serving = 1 breast and 2 cups veggies
