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Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo for Cozy Nights

A delightful Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo that captures the essence of home-cooked comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Additional Cooking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Omit if preferred milder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Aromatics
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
For the Sauce
  • 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
For the Veggies and Pasta
  • 3 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta
For the Finish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Place in slow cooker.
  2. Add Aromatics: Scatter minced garlic, diced onion, and sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.
  3. Add Liquid: Pour low-sodium chicken broth over the ingredients and secure the lid.
  4. Cooking: Set slow cooker to low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours, check for doneness.
  5. Add Cream and Orzo: Stir in heavy cream and orzo pasta, cook on low for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Finish: Stir in fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese until spinach wilts and cheese melts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep the sauce creamy.

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