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Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo finished recipe

Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo

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Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 cup shaved or finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 to 1 cup fresh spinach optional
  • Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
  • Freshly cracked black pepper for garnish

Method
 

Method
  1. Follow these simple steps to prepare this delicious Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo Recipe :
  2. Season the chicken on both sides with some of the Italian seasoning, plus the salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a greased slow cooker: Add the chicken broth, melted butter, mushrooms, chopped onion, minced garlic, and the remaining Italian seasoning.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 1 to 2 hours or on low for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Stir in the orzo, cover again, and cook on high for 30 to 45 minutes, until the orzo is tender.
  7. Remove the chicken carefully, stir the orzo mixture, then return the chicken to the slow cooker.
  8. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the chicken: If using spinach, stir it in during the last 5 minutes of cooking, until wilted.
  9. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more, until the Parmesan is melted.
  10. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and freshly cracked black pepper, then serve warm.
  11. And there you have it! Your kitchen now smells divine thanks to this Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken & Orzo Recipe. Enjoy every bite as you reminisce about cozy afternoons spent savoring something truly special!

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