Description
Creamy Tuscan chicken orzo recipe Effortless slow cooker tech for busy weeknight dinners Simple delicious onepot meal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the Base: In your slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, uncooked orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Pour and Season: Add the chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Give everything a gentle stir to combine.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and tender.
- Shred and Creamify: Carefully remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add the Final Touches: Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach. Cover and let it cook for another 15-20 minutes on HIGH, or until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve and Savor: Give it a good stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with a little extra parmesan and some fresh basil if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
A creamy and comforting slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and orzo pasta in a luxurious parmesan sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 480 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g