Description
A comforting and creamy chicken dish infused with rich flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Cook on low for 240-300 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to slow cooker.
- Add orzo and spinach, then stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, until orzo is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese just before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest or mushrooms. This dish can be prepped a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg