Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and soft orzo pasta. Infused with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, this comforting dish brings the essence of Italian cuisine right to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it requires minimal prep work and promises maximum flavor. Serve it topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an indulgent experience everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place in the slow cooker.
- Top with minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Sprinkle dried Italian herbs on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (or high for 3 hours).
- Stir in heavy cream and orzo; cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. You can substitute quinoa for orzo for a different texture or add spinach for added nutrients. If you prefer a spicy kick, red pepper flakes are a great addition.