Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing garlic and chopping parsley.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, basil, and oregano over the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
- 30 minutes before serving, stir in orzo pasta.
- Once orzo is cooked, mix in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- For best results, allow chicken to sit with seasoning for 10 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of herbs to taste for a personalized flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (use gluten-free orzo)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, orzo, parmesan, creamy, easy dinner