Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo
This Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is the set-it-and-forget-it meal of your dreams—creamy, cozy, and packed with chicken, orzo, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. A total weeknight win!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Measuring Cups
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Finishing Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Place chicken, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Stir in orzo and heavy cream. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Once the orzo is tender, stir in the spinach and parmesan. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes until spinach is wilted.
Notes
You can substitute chicken with white beans or mushrooms for a vegetarian version. To make a soupier version, add 1 extra cup of broth with the orzo.