Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of Classic Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Orzo—an effortlessly delicious one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This easy slow cooker recipe combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach with orzo pasta, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. The delightful medley of Italian seasonings ensures every bite is bursting with flavor. With minimal prep time and the ability to customize ingredients based on your preferences, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with fresh herbs or crusty bread for an extra touch of comfort. Try this satisfying meal tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups orzo pasta
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream or cream cheese
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken in the crockpot and add diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in the chicken broth and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks until fully pulled apart.
- Stir in heavy cream (or cream cheese) along with uncooked orzo pasta. Cook for another 20–30 minutes on HIGH until the orzo is cooked through.
- Add baby spinach and grated Parmesan cheese; stir until spinach wilts and everything is well mixed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm with extra Parmesan as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (LOW) / 3 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg