Description
A hearty Italian dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh spinach, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in the crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Carefully remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
- Stir in the orzo and heavy cream, mixing until combined.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high, or until the orzo is cooked through and tender.
- Fold in the Parmesan cheese before serving, letting it melt into a creamy coating.
Notes
For best results, ensure you cook the orzo until al dente to prevent mushiness. Add a splash of lemon juice before serving for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg