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Marry Me Chicken Orzo (Slow Cooker)

1 h 45 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @kennedychugg1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken tenders (marinated in tomato basil sauce)Meat450 g
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • tomato pastePantry15 ml
  • garlic pastePantry15 ml
  • Italian seasoningSpices15 ml
  • chicken brothPantry480 ml
  • orzoGrains450 g
  • sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)Pantry150 g
  • heavy creamDairy120 ml
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy90 g
  • spinachProduce30 g

per serving

Nutrition

446kcal

Carbs
59 g
Proteins
24 g
Fat
13 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Slow cooker
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Sear the chicken

    • Set the slow cooker or Dutch oven to medium-high heat.
    • Sear the marinated chicken tenders until browned, then remove and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Build the base

    • Add the diced onion, tomato paste, garlic paste and Italian seasoning to the pot.
    • Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
    Step 2

  3. Deglaze and add the orzo

    • Pour in a splash of chicken broth to deglaze the bottom of the pan.
    • Add the remaining broth, the orzo, the sun-dried tomatoes and the heavy cream.
    Step 3

  4. Return the chicken and finish

    • Add the chicken back to the pot along with the Parmesan cheese and spinach.
    • Stir everything together.
    Step 4

  5. Slow cook

    • Cook on low heat for 1 to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
    Step 5
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