Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo: Easy & Flavorful Dinner
A delightful and creamy dish made effortlessly in a slow cooker, combining chicken with orzo in a Tuscan-inspired sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4-6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- 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 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add the orzo, chicken broth, heavy cream, cherry tomatoes, spinach, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken and stir it back into the orzo mixture before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg