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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo served in a bowl with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, a Slow Cooker Dinner Healthy meal.

Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo


  • Total Time: about 4–7 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A comforting slow cooker dish combining tender chicken, creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and orzo for an easy family dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Chop onion, mince garlic, and slice sun-dried tomatoes.

    2. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

    3. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes on top of the chicken.

    4. Pour in chicken broth to mostly cover the chicken.

    5. Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or on High for 3–4 hours.

    6. Shred the cooked chicken in the slow cooker using two forks.

    7. Stir in orzo, ensuring it is covered by liquid; add extra broth if needed.

    8. Cover and cook on High for 20–25 minutes, stirring once to prevent sticking.

    9. Reduce heat to Low and stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach until the spinach wilts.

    10. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese before serving.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 3–4 hours
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: slow cooker
    • Cuisine: italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 3
    • Sodium: 800
    • Fat: 20
    • Saturated Fat: 10
    • Unsaturated Fat: 9
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 30
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 35
    • Cholesterol: 120

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