Description
Classic Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Orzo is the epitome of cozy comfort food that combines creamy, savory flavors with tender chicken and orzo pasta. This easy, one-pot meal features juicy chicken slow-cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream or cream cheese
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Spinach (to taste)
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken in the crockpot. Add onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
- Stir in heavy cream (or cream cheese) and add uncooked orzo pasta. Cook on HIGH for another 20–30 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Incorporate fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese until the spinach wilts and everything is creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (LOW)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg