Description
Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, sweet caramelized onions, and creamy goodness, creating a comforting meal that fills your home with delightful aromas. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, making mealtime stress-free. With its rich flavors and inviting presentation, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup orzo pasta (cooked separately)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Slice onions thinly and season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add minced garlic and sliced onions on top of the chicken.
- Pour low-sodium chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Cut cream cheese into chunks and scatter on top.
- Sprinkle dried thyme over everything; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender enough to shred.
- About 15 minutes before serving, cook orzo per package instructions; drain and add to the crockpot.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg