Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is the quintessential comfort dish, featuring succulent chicken simmered with creamy sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This easy-to-make recipe fills your home with irresistible aromas, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. The blend of flavors and textures creates a delightful meal that will have your family coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, and measuring broth and cream.
- Sear chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the slow cooker, add seared chicken, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, broth, cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender and shreddable.
- Stir in uncooked orzo about 15 minutes before serving; allow to cook until tender.
- Add Parmesan cheese until melted; serve hot with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 140mg