Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo
Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This one-pot meal is easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Let your slow cooker do the work while your home fills with a mouthwatering aroma that will have everyone gathering around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place in the slow cooker.
- Layer minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream and chicken broth; pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in orzo pasta to absorb flavors.
- Add grated parmesan cheese until melted; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. You can swap kale for spinach or try different small pasta shapes if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat with a splash of broth.