Description
A heartwarming dish made with tender chicken, creamy orzo, and rich flavors, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced or sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced finely)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In your crockpot, place the chicken and drizzle with olive oil or butter. Season generously with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, spreading them evenly over the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth, stirring gently to mix without breaking up the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for approximately 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- After 4 hours, carefully remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir in the orzo and heavy cream. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
- Once cooked, mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until the dish becomes smooth and creamy.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with your choice of fresh herbs for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and can be customized with different vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg