Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken: Easy Comfort Food with Orzo
Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo Made Easy is the perfect comfort food, rich in flavor and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese, for topping
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine chicken broth, orzo, chicken thighs, onions, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Before serving, sprinkle with shredded cheese and let it melt.
Notes
- For added flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg