Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken Orzo
A simple crockpot dinner recipe, this marry me chicken orzo is a creamy blend of Alfredo sauce, sundried tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
Servings: 6
Calories: 413kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 15 ounce jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 2 cups spinach chopped
Instructions
- Add chicken to a 6-quart slow cooker. Then, pour in chicken broth and season with garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, onion, carrots, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Then, pour Alfredo sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½-3½ hours or low for 4-5 hours.
- Add orzo pasta, spinach, and parmesan cheese. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
- Stir before serving and garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
Notes
- Watch the orzo closely in the last half hour of cooking to ensure the pasta does not overcook and become too soft.
- Chop the chicken into even, bite-sized pieces so they all cook within the same time frame.
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg