Description
Indulge in the warmth of Cozy Creamy Crockpot Chicken with Gruyere and Orzo Delight, the perfect comfort food for any occasion. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with Gruyere cheese and orzo pasta. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this hearty recipe combines wholesome ingredients that satisfy both taste buds and appetites. Serve it in a family-style bowl garnished with fresh parsley for an inviting presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place the boneless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
- Add minced garlic, diced onion, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded Gruyere until melted.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook on high for another 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg