Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo
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4.9
561 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
585 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo
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Slow cooker parmesan herb chicken & orzo is an easy, no-fuss crockpot meal with hearty flavors that will please the whole family.
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Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- Transfer chicken to a greased slow cooker. Add chicken broth, butter, mushrooms, onions, garlic, remaining Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to slow cooker.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- **Some readers have found that the orzo is too "mushy" for their taste when cooked in the crockpot with the chicken. If you are weary of this, I recommend cooking the orzo separately and stirring in at the end. You will only need 2 cups of chicken broth in the crockpot with the chicken if you choose to do it this way and can discard any remaining broth at the end. Also, I recommend if you do cook your orzo separately to just follow package's instructions and use chicken broth instead of water as this will give the orzo more flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
585kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
1689mg
(70%)
Potassium
962mg
(27%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
182IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 585kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1689mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 962mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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