SLOW-COOKED ORANGE CHICKEN

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I CREATED this recipe in an effort to prepare a dish lower in calories and fat. Everyone likes the taste, including my grandchildren. A hint of orange gives the chicken a delicious flavor. This is a favorite of mine. It travels well, and I often take it to potluck suppers. -Nancy Wit, Fremont, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up and skin removed
3 cups orange juice
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional
Additional minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken juices run clear. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking liquid. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice and sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges