Description
Warm, creamy, and deeply comforting, this Classic Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Orzo is everything a cozy dinner should be. Slow-cooked chicken melts into a rich, garlic cream sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, while tender orzo and baby spinach round out this one-pot wonder. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or feeding the whole family with ease. It’s a crowd-pleaser packed with flavors that taste like they simmered all day—because they did! This is one of those easy dinner ideas that transforms simple ingredients into something special. Great for anyone looking for a hearty, creamy, easy recipe that doubles as both dinner and tomorrow’s lunch. Looking for dinner ideas with chicken? This one deserves a spot on your list.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1.5 cups orzo pasta
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and sliced)
3 cups baby spinach (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
3.5 cups chicken broth
1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes into the crockpot.
2. Pour in chicken broth and give a gentle stir to mix.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
4. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
5. Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy.
6. Stir in orzo pasta and chopped spinach.
7. Cover and cook on high for 20–30 minutes, until orzo is tender.
8. Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
10. Serve warm with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
For richer flavor, substitute boneless chicken thighs for breasts.
Add red pepper flakes for a gentle kick of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, slow cooker meals, Tuscan orzo, crockpot chicken, easy dinner ideas