Description
A comforting and flavorful slow cooker recipe for Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo. Tender chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and orzo pasta, all seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into small cubes)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Other Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped (not in oil))
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker and season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add Garlic, Onion, and Tomatoes: Scatter garlic and onion over the chicken, add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in Liquids: Pour chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables. Cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours.
- Add Cream and Orzo: If chicken is nearly done, add heavy cream and orzo. Cook on low for 20-30 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Final Steps: Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese until wilted and melted.
- Taste and Serve: Adjust seasonings and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo, Slow Cooker Recipe, Italian Chicken Orzo, Comfort Food
