Slow Cooker Paleo Orange Chicken
This Slow Cooker Orange Chicken with Butternut Squash is fresh and light and is the perfect freezer meal for fall. I love the flavor of the citrus!
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 4-6 whole boneless chicken breasts or boneless skinless thighs (I used 2 lbs.)
- 1 cup fresh squeezed Orange Juice - 100% orange juice - no sugar added
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- 1 lb cubed butternut squash
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoon honey I prefer raw
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 whole fresh orange - sliced - added when you cook
- ¼ tsp. salt and pepper, optional
Instructions
- Salt and pepper both sides of your chicken.
- Place all ingredients into a freezer safe bag and freeze.
- When ready to cook thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Place into a slow cooker and add sliced orange. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.