Description
Indulge in the comfort of Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo, a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken, perfectly cooked orzo pasta, and a creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and vibrant spinach. This one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with flavor, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners. Just toss all your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic, creating a rich and satisfying dish that everyone will love. Serve it with garlic bread or a fresh salad to complete the meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place cubed chicken in the slow cooker and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add minced garlic, diced onion, and sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken.
- Pour in low-sodium chicken broth; cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours.
- Once chicken is nearly done, stir in heavy cream and orzo; cook on low for an additional 20-30 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Fold in fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust seasonings before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg