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Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo.

Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

A delicious Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo recipe that's perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 679 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • baking sheet
  • soup pot

Ingredients
  

Onion and Chicken

  • 3-4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 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 Instructions

  • In the bowl of your slow cooker, layer the onions, 3 tablespoons butter, and then the chicken. Sprinkle 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 for 20-30 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente. If more liquid is needed, add additional water. Stir in the cream and parmesan.
  • Arrange 3 tablespoons butter over the onions, top the pan with gruyere. Broil for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melty.
  • Serve the chicken and onions over the orzo. YUMMM!

Stove Top Instructions

  • 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 for 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 for 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!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 679kcal
Keyword Chicken, Creamy, Crockpot, French Onion Chicken, orzo, Pasta
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