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Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo.

Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

Delicious Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo, combining tender chicken with creamy textures and rich flavors.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 679 kcal

Equipment

  • crockpot
  • baking sheet
  • large soup pot

Ingredients
  

Onions and Chicken

  • 3-4 onions yellow, 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
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms

Pasta and Dairy

  • 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

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 679kcal
Keyword chicken, creamy, crockpot, French onion, Orzo, slow cooker
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