Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Orzo
A cozy and comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 375 minutes
- Total Time: 390 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free orzo)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, and dried herbs in a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- Choose to cook on low for about 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- Add the orzo pasta into the slow cooker and stir well just before serving.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For added flavor, consider browning the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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