Description
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a warm and inviting one-pot meal that brings the flavors of Tuscany to your dinner table. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with garlic, fresh spinach, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta. Easy to prepare in your slow cooker, it’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it up for friends and family, and watch it become an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping garlic and measuring broth and cream.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and dried herbs; place in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and remaining herbs; pour over chicken.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in uncooked orzo and spinach; mix gently.
- Serve warm from the slow cooker with a drizzle of extra cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg