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Slow Cooker Parmesan Chicken & Orzo

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Slow Cooker Parmesan Chicken & Orzo

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Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp Zesty Italian Seasoning*
  • 1 (8 oz) carton sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (32 oz) carton unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 (16 oz) box orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme

Preparation

  1. In a large slow cooker add oil, chicken, Italian seasoning, mushrooms, onion,  garlic & broth.
  2. Cover & cook on LOW 3-4 hours. 
  3. Stir in orzo, cover & cook another 30 minutes on HIGH.
  4. Shred chicken on top of orzo mixture. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over chicken. Cover & cook 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. 
  5. Serve topped with tomatoes & thyme!

Tips

Use chicken tenderloins to reduce the cooking time!

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Nutrition Facts

6 servings per recipe
Serving size (373g)
Amount per serving
Calories		 460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 13%
    Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
    Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 230mg
 10%
Total Carbohydrate 62g 23%
    Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
    Total Sugars 4g  
    Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 31g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 119mg 10%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 624mg 15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%

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