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Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

A comforting and effortless dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy orzo, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into small cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 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
 

Preparation

  • Start by placing the cubed chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
  • Scatter the minced garlic and diced onion on top of the chicken.
  • Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top.
  • Gently pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
  • Cover the slow cooker and let the dish cook on low for 2-3 hours or on high for 1-1.5 hours.
  • When the chicken is nearly done, add the heavy cream and orzo, then stir gently.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
  • Stir in the roughly chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into the sauce.
  • Adjust seasonings as needed and serve hot.

Notes

For added flavor, sear the chicken beforehand. Adjust seasoning to your liking. Store leftovers in an airtight container; may thicken when stored.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Keyword chicken, creamy, Orzo, slow cooker, Tuscan
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