Chicken with Figs and Lemon over Rice

(revised from p. 84 "The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever")

11 oz. Chicken Broth, no salt added

3 oz (2 packets) McCormick's Slow Cookers Italian Herb Chicken Recipe Mix

1 tsp ground cinnamon

6 garlic cloves, minced

Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 onion, chopped

8 oz. dried Mission figs, halved

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs

Parsley for garnish

In a slow cooker, mix together the chicken broth, recipe mix, cinnamon, garlic, and zest & juice of the lemon. Stir in the onion and figs. Push the chicken pieces down into the mixture in the pot.

Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 4 hours. Don't overcook. Chicken should be moist. 

Serve over Trader Joe's organic brown rice. Add a green garnish, such as parsley or cilantro.

Serves 4.

One serving contains: