Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and effortless slow cooker recipe that combines creamy flavors with tender chicken and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the orzo, heavy cream, and spinach.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until the orzo is cooked.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sauté garlic and onions before adding to the slow cooker.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger families.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Creamy, Tuscan, Chicken, Orzo, Recipe