Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken cooked with fragrant herbs and creamy orzo, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 1 medium Yellow Onion Finely diced
- 4-5 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter
- 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Rosemary Crushed
- 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 0.25 to 0.5 cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half Optional
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Or zest of ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Optional: Sear the chicken in olive oil or butter until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to the slow cooker and add onion and garlic.
- Add chicken broth, dried thyme, oregano, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Stir in uncooked orzo and turn the heat to HIGH for 20-30 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and heavy cream, mixing until combined.
- Fold in parsley and lemon juice or zest before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.