Description
Classic Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Orzo is the epitome of comfort food, combining creamy textures and savory flavors in a single pot. This simple yet satisfying dish features succulent chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, tender orzo pasta, and nutritious spinach—all slow-cooked to perfection. With minimal prep and cleanup, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Enjoy a delicious meal that your whole family will love!
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 baby spinach
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or 8 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion, chopping the sun-dried tomatoes, and mincing the garlic.
- Load the crockpot with chicken, onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in chicken broth and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken inside the crockpot using two forks.
- Stir in heavy cream or cream cheese along with uncooked orzo pasta. Cook on HIGH for an additional 20–30 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Add baby spinach and grated Parmesan cheese; stir until combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg