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Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo

A delicious slow-cooked meal featuring creamy French onion chicken served with orzo, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • soup pot
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 3-4 pieces yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Meats

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs

Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Dairy

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese

Liquids

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water

Seasonings

  • kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

Crockpot Pot

  • 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.

Stove Top

  • 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.

Notes

Serve with your choice of side to complement the rich flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
Keyword chicken, creamy, Crockpot, French Onion, Orzo, Slow Cooker
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