Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo! This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a savory onion broth, paired with creamy orzo pasta that soaks up all the deliciousness. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe will soon become a favorite. With minimal prep time, you can enjoy a warm bowl of comfort food that’s bursting with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and mincing garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in butter until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot; season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Pour beef broth over chicken and add sautéed onions and garlic.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in uncooked orzo pasta.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg