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Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

This Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and savory flavors for a comforting 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 6 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • crockpot
  • Baking Sheet
  • large soup pot

Ingredients
  

Onions and Chicken

  • 3-4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter divided
  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups dry orzo pasta
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Instructions
 

Crockpot Method

  • 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 Method

  • 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!

Notes

This recipe can be made in either a crockpot or on the stove top, offering flexibility for your cooking style.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, Comfort Food, Creamy, Crockpot, French Onion, orzo
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