Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

from jocooks.com
195 min

This Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a comforting and easy dish that's perfect for any day of the week. With tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a creamy, flavorful sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, it's a full meal that cooks itself in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into small cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 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

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker and season them with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Scatter the minced garlic and diced onion over the chicken. Add the sun-dried tomatoes for a burst of flavor.

  3. 3

    Gently pour the chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours.

  4. 4

    Check the chicken for doneness. If it's nearly done, add the heavy cream and orzo. Cook on low for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into the sauce.

  6. 6

    Adjust seasonings as needed and serve hot.