"Here's a quick-prep recipe for tender, flavorful chicken in a tangy tomato-based sauce. You can easily double or triple the recipe, depending on the size of your slow cooker. —Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups sliced fresh carrots
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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1/2 cup orange juice
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 teaspoons grated orange zest, divided
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8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled