Crockpot Creamy Chicken Orzo Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Crockpot Creamy Chicken Orzo Recipe is a simple and delicious meal that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and hearty orzo pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish allows you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld together.

Using a slow cooker, this recipe is part of the popular Crockpot Recipes category, making it an easy choice for anyone looking to simplify their cooking routine.

Easy Crockpot Creamy Chicken Orzo

This creamy chicken orzo dish features chicken breasts cooked slowly in a flavorful broth, combined with orzo pasta and finished with cream for a rich texture. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the crockpot and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup orzo pasta
4 cups chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup frozen peas
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Add Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
Pour in Broth: Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the crockpot.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Add Orzo: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the orzo and frozen peas. Cover and continue cooking until the orzo is tender.
Finish with Cream: Stir in the heavy cream just before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.