Wonderfully juicy, flavor exploding, melt-in-your-mouth Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is "better than any restaurant” according to my food critic husband! It's the ultimate easy company dinner because it can be made days in advance then reheated in the slow cooker for stress free entertaining (which is actually my preferred method)!
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Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 5 ounces baby spinach 24 ounces jarred marinara sauce 20 ounces water And so on.
Instructions:
Step number one. To a large pot or skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with the Italian seasoning, granulated garlic, salt and pepper. Cook about 4-5 minutes or until chicken is mostly cooked through. Remove to a plate.
Step 2, Add the onion and baby spinach to the pot and cook about 2-3 minutes or until soft. Pour in marinara sauce, water and balsamic vinegar and bring to a boil, then reduce to a strong simmer.
Step 3, Add in the chicken and orzo, stir, then cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is cooked to your liking. Stir in 1/4 cup each of the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese and taste for seasoning. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the dish and cook another 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley if desired.