Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a true culinary masterpiece that will fill your kitchen with the most delightful aromas and your belly with pure comfort. With its creamy, flavorful sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked orzo, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cup fresh spinach
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. This simple step adds a delightful depth of flavor that will permeate the entire dish.
2. Next, place the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in the slow cooker. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts on top, then pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
3. Cover the slow cooker and let the magic happen! Cook the Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Then, return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
5. Now, it’s time to stir in the dry orzo pasta. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the orzo is tender and has absorbed all the delicious flavors.
6. Finally, stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach until the spinach has wilted. Garnish the Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo with chopped basil or parsley, and serve warm, ready to delight your taste buds.
Notes
The Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a flavor explosion in your mouth. The combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and the subtle nuttiness of the orzo create a harmonious and comforting dish. To complement the flavors, consider serving it with a fresh green salad, roasted vegetables, or a crusty garlic bread. For a perfect pairing, a crisp white wine or a light red wine would be an excellent choice to enhance the overall dining experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg