Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo: A Cozy Delight
A comforting dish that combines creamy sauce, tender chicken, and orzo pasta for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup French onion soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix French onion soup, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is fully cooked.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add orzo to the crockpot and mix.
- After the orzo is cooked, stir in Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using homemade French onion soup.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Creamy, French Onion, Chicken, Orzo