Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Orzo
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A simple dump-and-go slow cooker recipe for creamy chicken Alfredo orzo with broccoli. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: Sarah Peterson
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 10 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour Alfredo sauce, condensed cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth over the chicken.
- Stir in garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in uncooked orzo pasta and broccoli florets.
- Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes, or until orzo is tender and broccoli is bright green. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thinner sauce, add a little more chicken broth.
- You can substitute heavy cream for the condensed cream of chicken soup for a richer sauce.
- Add other vegetables like peas or mushrooms if desired.
- This recipe is a great alternative to meal planning services.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg