Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Delight in this easy and comforting Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- 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 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken and shred it; return it to the slow cooker.
- Add the orzo and heavy cream, and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the fresh spinach before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic, onions, or mushrooms.
- You can substitute the orzo with rice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Creamy, Tuscan, Chicken, Orzo, Comfort Food