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Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo.

Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

A delectable Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo recipe that's easy to prepare and perfect for a family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large soup pot
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 3-4 medium yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs

Fats

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter

Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Liquids

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water for cooking orzo
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Grains

  • 2 cups dry orzo pasta

Cheese

  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Seasoning

  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

Crockpot Pot

  • 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

  • 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: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, comfort food, Crockpot, Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo, easy recipe, Orzo
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