Description
A hearty, creamy dish that combines chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, place the chicken breasts, diced onion, minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, oregano, and thyme. Combine everything gently, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; this enhances the overall seasoning of the dish.
- Cover and cook on low for 240-360 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, ensuring it remains tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked orzo pasta and chopped spinach, which will add color and nutrients.
- Continue cooking until the orzo is tender and the spinach is wilted, creating a complete dish.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese before serving to finish off with a creamy touch.
Notes
Make sure to cut the chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking. Using fresh ingredients, especially garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg