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Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

A comforting and rich Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo dish, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • baking sheet
  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

Onion and Chicken Base

  • 3-4 pieces yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • to taste kosher salt and black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms

Pasta and Cream

  • 2 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Instructions
 

Crockpot Instructions

  • In the bowl of your slow cooker, layer the onions, 3 tablespoons butter, and then the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with thyme, sage, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the wine and broth. Add the mushrooms. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours.
  • Preheat the broiler to high. Remove the chicken and most of the onions from the slow cooker and place on a baking sheet.
  • Crank the heat on the slow cooker to high. Stir in the orzo, and 1 cup water. Cover and cook 20-30 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente. If the orzo needs more liquid, add additional water. Stir in the cream and parmesan.
  • Arrange 3 tablespoons butter over the onions, top the pan with gruyere. Broil 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melty.
  • Serve the chicken and onions over the orzo. YUMMM!

Stove Top Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, add the onions and 3 tablespoons butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring every 3-4 minutes, for 10 minutes. Add the chicken, thyme, sage, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the wine and broth. Add the mushrooms. Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked.
  • Preheat the broiler to high. Remove the chicken and most of the onions from the pot and place on a baking sheet.
  • Arrange 3 tablespoons butter over the onions, top the pan with gruyere. Broil 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melty.
  • Cook the orzo according to package directions. Mix in the reserved mushrooms and any liquid left in the pot. Add the cream and parmesan.
  • Serve the chicken and onions over the orzo. YUMMM!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, Creamy, crockpot, French Onion, orzo
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