Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Orzo
A comforting and flavorful Italian dish made effortlessly in a Crockpot, combining tender chicken, creamy broth, and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 370 minutes
- Total Time: 380 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing the chicken breasts in the Crockpot.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Let it cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and stir in the orzo and heavy cream.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high, or until the orzo is tender.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a lighter dish, consider substituting heavy cream with Greek yogurt or cream cheese. Add vegetables for extra nutrition and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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