Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo
This Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo makes a busy day deliciously simple. Just pop in the ingredients, let your slow cooker do the magic, and voila! – a creamy, dreamy chicken orzo meal awaits, infused with the sun-kissed flavors of Tuscany. Pin this recipe for later!
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to bring that classic Tuscan vibe
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes for a little kick
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic minced fine
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped, not in oil
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth to keep it juicy
- 1 cup heavy cream to stir in later
- 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 cup orzo pasta to serve or mix in
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese for a salty, nutty finish
Instructions
Instructions
- Season the cubed chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. This sets your flavor foundation right from the start.
- In your slow cooker, add the seasoned chicken, minced garlic, diced onion, chopped sun dried tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine all those tasty bits.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. You want that chicken cooked through, tender from slow release.
- Once chicken is done, stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. The cream adds richness while the spinach brings freshness to the dish.
- Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the mixture is heated through.
- Prepare your orzo pasta separately according to package instructions while the final cooking step happens. Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken over orzo, or mix it all up for a cozy one-pot vibe.
Notes
Optional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top for an extra punch of flavor that melts right in.