Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo. Discover an easy and tasty dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (OR 4–6 boneless skinless chicken thighs)
- 3 teaspoon Italian seasoning (divided)
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta ((see note))
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 cup sliced (mushrooms)
- 1 medium white or yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ((or to taste))
- ½ cup shaved or finely shredded parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper and herbs (such as thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken with a bit of the Italian seasonings and salt and pepper on both sides. Cook in a large nonstick skillet on the stove over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes on each side until browned on the outsides.
- Step 2: Transfer chicken to a greased slow cooker. Add chicken broth, butter, mushrooms, onions, garlic, remaining Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to slow cooker.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours or on low for 3-4 hours. Stir in orzo, cover and cook for another 30-45 minutes on high.
- Step 4: Uncover and use a fork to pull chicken out of the slow cooker. Stir contents of slow cooker, then return chicken to slow cooker, on top of the orzo mixture.
- Step 5: Sprinkle parmesan cheese over chicken. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. Serve with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper if desired.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg