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Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Orzo
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Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Orzo

5 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @caitlynskitchen18 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chicken breastMeat570 g
  • sweet onion (diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • carrots (shredded)Produce60 g
  • chicken rub (to taste)Spices10 g
  • garlic powder (½ tsp)Spices0.5 pieces
  • onion powder (½ tsp)Spices0.5 pieces
  • chicken bouillon powder (2 tsp)Pantry2 pieces
  • paprika (½ tsp)Spices0.5 pieces
  • black pepper (¼ tsp)Spices0.3 pieces
  • chicken brothPantry360 ml
  • broccoli (chopped)Produce200 g
  • orzoGrains180 g
  • cheddar cheese (freshly shredded, plus more for topping)Dairy227 g
  • heavy creamDairy120 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

384kcal

Carbs
28 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
18 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Slow cooker
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken and add the base ingredients

    • Add the chicken, diced onion, shredded carrots, chicken rub, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon powder, paprika, black pepper and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
    Step 2

  3. Shred the chicken

    • Remove the chicken, shred or chop it, and return it to the slow cooker.
    Step 3

  4. Add the orzo, broccoli, cream and cheddar

    • Stir in the orzo, broccoli, heavy cream and shredded cheddar.
    • Mix everything well so the cheese melts.
    Step 4

  5. Cook the orzo

    • Cover and cook on HIGH for about 30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the orzo is tender.
    • Keep an eye on it toward the end since orzo can absorb liquid quickly.
    Step 5

  6. Season and serve

    • Taste before adding any salt, as the bouillon and rub already contain salt.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
    Step 6
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