Sawtooth Patchwork

 

President Truman said, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” It’s a timely thought. My kitchen is cool right now, partly because I’ve an excellent air conditioner, and partly because I don’t overwork it by running my dishwasher’s heated dry cycle, or by turning on my oven any more than absolutely necessary.

 

Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken

 

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons butter

15 ounces chicken broth

6 tablespoons lemon juice

4 cloves garlic, crushed

Zest from one lemon

3 tablespoons diced onion

1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped

8 ounces cream cheese

 

Place ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 2 to 3 hours, or on low 5 to 6 hours. Half an hour before dinner, shred chicken and return to pot. Serve over hot rice or cooked pasta. Leftovers (if any) are lovely cold on a bed of lettuce or fresh spinach.