Description
A creamy and flavorful Tuscan chicken dish made with orzo in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add orzo, chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken with a fork.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese until wilted and melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Use fresh grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: slow cooker creamy tuscan chicken orzo, tuscan chicken, creamy orzo