Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo with Turkey Bacon Delight
A creamy and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a blend of Italian spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, add chicken breasts and turkey bacon.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, and orzo.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes until orzo is tender.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream.
- Can be served with grated parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Creamy Chicken, Tuscan Chicken, Orzo