Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo Recipe
A delightful and creamy Tuscan chicken orzo dish cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. This easy recipe is packed with flavors from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, all simmered in a rich, velvety cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (in oil, drained)
- 4 cups chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Broth: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place in the slow cooker with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender. Shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker.
- Add Orzo: Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and orzo pasta.
- Finish Cooking: Cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the orzo is creamy. Add spinach, cook until wilted.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 542 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1042mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 148mg
Keywords: Tuscan Chicken Orzo, Slow Cooker Recipe, Creamy Chicken Pasta
