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Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a simple yet satisfying dish featuring tender chicken and orzo pasta in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Use store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on spice preference
  • to taste Salt Based on broth salinity
  • to taste Pepper Season to taste
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced small
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped oil-free variety
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low sodium recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
For the Finish
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Stir in towards the end
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Add later in the cooking process
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the cubed chicken breasts into the slow cooker. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  2. Scatter the minced garlic and diced onion over the chicken, followed by adding the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring they are submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours. Check for doneness at 30 minutes remaining.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and orzo pasta during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking.
  6. Stir in the fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese until the spinach wilts and cheese melts.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving into bowls. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is fully thawed before cooking. Adjust spice level to personal preference and control moisture when reheating leftovers.

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