Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful and creamy slow cooker recipe that combines chicken, orzo, and Tuscan flavors for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, heavy cream, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can sauté the garlic before adding it to the slow cooker.
- If you’d like it spicier, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipe