Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo, a delightful dish perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken and orzo pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. With minimal prep time and a slow cooker doing the heavy lifting, you can relax while this hearty meal simmers to perfection. Whether served at family dinners or as part of meal prep for the week, each bite promises a burst of flavor that will satisfy both young and old alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 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 chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place diced chicken in the slow cooker, seasoning with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion over the chicken, followed by the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour the chicken broth over everything, cover, and cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once the chicken is nearly done, stir in heavy cream and orzo, cooking on low for an additional 20-30 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Lastly, mix in fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg