Description
A comforting and hearty slow cooker chicken orzo soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, and delicate orzo pasta simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
After 5 hours, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
Add the orzo pasta to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
Stir in the chopped spinach, fresh parsley, and lemon juice.
Cook uncovered for 5 more minutes until the spinach wilts.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours