Tangy Chicken Thighs In A Crock Pot

Ingredients

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• 1 14oz can diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups carrots, diced/sliced
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp rosemary, crumbled
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 1/2 tsp sugar
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed
• 2 tbsp orange zest, divided
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled