Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscany with this Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and orzo pasta come together in a luscious cream sauce for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Orzo Mixture:
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta (uncooked)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season and place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Layer Ingredients: Add onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Add Liquid: Pour in chicken broth.
- Cook: Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Shred Chicken: Remove, shred, and return chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add Orzo: Stir in heavy cream and orzo; cook until tender.
- Finish: Stir in spinach and Parmesan before serving.
- Garnish: Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Consider adding mushrooms or peas for extra veggies.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
