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Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

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This Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo combines tender chicken, creamy orzo pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach into a savory one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add the sautéed onion and garlic over the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and add sun-dried tomatoes.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  7. Shred or chop the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  8. Stir in orzo and heavy cream, then cook on high for 20-30 minutes until the orzo is tender and the mixture is creamy.
  9. Add fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese, stir until spinach wilts and everything is well combined.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Add the orzo near the end of cooking to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use chicken thighs for more flavor or breasts for a leaner option.
  • Substitute kale for spinach if desired, allowing extra time for wilting.
  • Use red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
  • Can be made vegetarian by replacing chicken with beans or mushrooms.

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