Crockpot Tuscan Chicken and Orzo: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, orzo, and a delightful medley of Tuscan-inspired ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the orzo and heavy cream.
- Add the spinach and Parmesan cheese, stir well, and cover until the spinach wilts.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sautéing onions and garlic before adding them to the crockpot.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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