Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Orzo

If you need new easy slow cooker recipes, this is a great recipe to try. Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Orzo is a great chicken dinner recipe the whole family will enjoy, and perfect for those busy weeknights. 

Everything you need in this recipe can be found easily at the grocery store or already in your pantry.

This slow cooker recipe is the best comfort food, filled with creamy tender chicken and pasta that is paired with simple fresh veggies and a little bit of cheese for flavor.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Orzo:

• Chicken: use raw chicken breast that is cubed
• Seasonings: you will need to have salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, minced garlic
• Onion: I like using yellow onion for the flavor and is diced
• Tomatoes: a fun way to add flavor with sun-dried tomatoes (optional: you don’t need to add the sun-dried tomatoes if you don’t care for them)
• Broth: you will need to have  chicken broth or chicken stock
• Pasta: for this creamy chicken dish I enjoyed using uncooked orzo pasta
• Cream: use either heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
• Vegetable: it is great to include fresh spinach, chopped in the creamy orzo pasta
• Cheese: using grated Parmesan cheese is a great way to add flavor

How to make this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Orzo:

To a medium-sized slow cooker add in the chicken, seasoning, minced garlic, chopped onion, and chicken broth stir well. Cover the slow cooker with a lid.

Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.

Once the chicken is cooked add in the orzo, heavy cream, and spinach stir well and cook on low for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the orzo is tender.

Stir in the Parmesan and serve with your favorite side dishes.

How to store this creamy, buttery orzo chicken recipe:

Fridge: Once the creamy soup has cooled to room temperature, pour it into an airtight container and store it for up to 5 days. 

Freezer: Use a freezer-safe bag or an air-tight container and store the soup in the freezer for up to 90 days.

Tips and tricks for this delicious meal: 

More ways to add flavor to this chicken orzo recipe:

​There are a few ways to add flavor to this dish depending on what your family enjoys eating. Add in one of these or more:

• Lemon juice
• ​Red pepper flakes
• Lemon zest
• Fresh herbs like rosemary or parsley
• Dijon mustard
• Red bell peppers

How to store slow cooker creamy Tuscan chicken orzo:

Place anything remaining from this creamy chicken orzo dish into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Meat to use: 

When preparing this type of pasta meal, I enjoy using boneless skinless chicken breasts. However, you can also use skinless chicken thighs.

Sausage or ground chicken sausage would also be super tasty in this creamy sauce.

More chicken recipes:

• Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Zucchini 
• Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
• Rotisserie Chicken Bacon Alfredo
• Cheesy Chicken Taquitos

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