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Crockpot Tuscan Chicken and Orzo

This Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a creamy, hearty one-pot dinner made with tender shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, orzo, spinach, and parmesan, all slow cooked to perfection. Just minutes of prep and your slow cooker does the rest!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 510kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 8 oz jar sun dried tomatoes packed in oil with herbs
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 4 oz baby spinach
  • 1½ cups half and half or heavy cream
  • 8 ounces orzo
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan plus more for topping

Instructions

  • Place the chopped onion in the bottom of the slow cooker, then lay the chicken breast on top of it. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Pour the sun dried tomatoes and oil over the chicken. Add broth around the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-3.5 hours, or low for 3.5-4 hours.
  • Once done, uncover and shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces with two forks. Add the half and half and orzo and mix. Then add the spinach and stir it in.
  • Recover and cook on low for 30 minutes. Once the orzo is tender, stir in the parmesan and serve warm (with more parmesan on top!)

Notes

Substitutions: Chicken thighs can be used in place of chicken breasts, and heavy cream or whole milk can be substituted for the half and half.
How to Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
How to Freeze: This recipe can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
How to Reheat: Reheat in the microwave in 60-second intervals or on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen the sauce as needed.
How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger crowd using a 7–8 quart slow cooker, or halved for smaller portions.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 1483mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2563IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 3mg