Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken and shred it, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Add the orzo, heavy cream, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Stir well and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high until the orzo is tender.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Creamy, Tuscan, Chicken, Orzo