Description
Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken with Orzo is a comforting and flavorful dish that is easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
- After cooking, remove the chicken and shred it.
- Stir in the orzo and Parmesan cheese into the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Parmesan Herb Chicken, Orzo