Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo for Cozy Nights

This Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo brings comfort and flavor to your table, perfect for busy nights or gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2 30

Total Time 2 45

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb Chicken breasts thawed
2 ts Italian seasoning
1/4 ts Red pepper flakes adjust to taste
1 ts Salt to taste
1 ts Pepper to taste

For the Aromatics

4 cloves Garlic minced
1 medium Onion diced

For the Saucy Goodness

1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes chopped
3 cup Chicken broth low sodium
1 cup Heavy cream

For the Pasta and Greens

1 cup Orzo pasta
4 cup Fresh spinach roughly chopped

For the Finishing Touch

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the chicken by placing thawed chicken breasts in your slow cooker. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Add minced garlic and diced onions over the chicken, stirring gently to combine.
Incorporate chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken and aromatics.
Pour low-sodium chicken broth over the ingredients and cover the slow cooker. Cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours.
Stir in heavy cream and orzo pasta, cooking on low for an additional 20-30 minutes.
Add fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese, gently stirring until the spinach wilts and cheese melts.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot, garnished with extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Thaw chicken properly for even cooking. Add orzo last to avoid mushy pasta. Customize with different veggies as desired.

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