Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo: Cozy Comfort Food
A delicious and comforting dish made in a crockpot with creamy French onion flavors and orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: French American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup French onion soup
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In the crockpot, add the chicken breasts, beef broth, French onion soup, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and shred it, then return it to the crockpot.
- Add the orzo and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes on low until the orzo is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of broth.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg