Description
Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo is a comforting dish that transforms your kitchen into a cozy bistro. Tender chicken simmers in a rich onion sauce, while orzo pasta soaks up all the delicious flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely Sundays, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its creamy texture and mouthwatering aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add minced garlic for the last minute.
- Layer sautéed onions and garlic in the crockpot, then place chicken breasts on top.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cut cream cheese into chunks and scatter over the top. Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in orzo pasta during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg