Description
Creamy, comforting Parmesan Herb Chicken Crockpot recipe with tender shredded chicken, orzo pasta, and savory herbs — a perfect healthy slow cooker dinner.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
1 Medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
4–5 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 tbsp Olive Oil or Butter
4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
1 tsp Dried Thyme
1 tsp Dried Oregano
½ tsp Dried Rosemary
¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
1 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
¼–½ cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half
¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 tbsp Lemon Juice or zest of ½ Lemon
Instructions
1. Season and sear chicken if desired, then place in slow cooker.
2. Add diced onion, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour in broth and stir gently.
4. Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
5. Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot.
6. Add orzo; cook 20–30 minutes until tender.
7. Stir in Parmesan, cream, parsley, and lemon juice.
8. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
You can skip searing for a quicker prep. Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients. Use light cream for a lower-fat version.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: parmesan herb chicken crockpot, healthy crockpot recipes, creamy chicken orzo, slow cooker dinner