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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Orzo

2 h 45 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @caitlynskitchen18 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken breast (cubed)Meat680 g
  • onion (diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)Produce60 g
  • sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar)Pantry60 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices2 g
  • paprikaSpices2 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • chicken brothPantry360 ml
  • orzoGrains180 g
  • heavy creamDairy120 ml
  • fresh spinachProduce60 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy50 g

per serving

Nutrition

378kcal

Carbs
26 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
18 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Slow cooker

step by step

Method

  1. Add everything to the slow cooker

    • Add the chicken, onion, sun-dried tomatoes and sun-dried tomato oil to the slow cooker.
    • Season with the salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika and garlic powder.
    • Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Cover with the lid and cook on High until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
    Step 2

  3. Add the orzo and cream

    • Stir in the orzo and heavy cream.
    • Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the orzo

    • Cover and continue cooking, stirring once or twice, until the orzo is tender.
    • If the mixture becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to reach the desired consistency.
    Step 4

  5. Finish with spinach and Parmesan

    • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh spinach until the cheese is melted and the spinach has wilted.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
    Step 6
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