Description
A delicious slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a blend of herbs and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- Add orzo to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken breasts.
- You can substitute orzo with any small pasta if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Parmesan Herb Chicken, Orzo, Chicken Recipe