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Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo Recipe

A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a creamy Parmesan sauce with orzo pasta and herbs, all made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs or a mix of oregano, basil, and thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Orzo and Vegetables
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 cup chopped spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup chopped carrots fresh or frozen

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Add Orzo and Vegetables
  1. After 4 hours, add the orzo, peas, spinach, and carrots to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir well to combine, cover, and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low, or until the orzo is tender.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker and mix it with the orzo and sauce.
  2. Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, you can sauté some garlic and onions before adding them to the slow cooker.

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