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A simple, all-in-one crockpot meal that’s both creamy and comforting. Tender chicken and orzo pasta cook together in a flavorful, creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes—minimal prep and maximum flavor for a busy family night.

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•   1.5-2 lbs diced chicken breast
•   1 tsp salt (to taste)
•   1 tsp black pepper (to taste)
•   1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
•   1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
•   1 tbsp minced garlic
•   1/2 cup white onion (chopped)
•   1.5-2 cups chicken broth
•   1 cup heavy cream
•   1 cup orzo pasta
•   3 handfuls fresh spinach
•   1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

1. Place diced chicken breast into the crockpot.
2. Season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
3. Add sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, white onions, and chicken broth to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. After the first cook time, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of orzo pasta.
6. Cover and continue to cook on LOW for another 30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
7. Turn off the crockpot. Stir in fresh spinach and parmesan cheese until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted into the sauce.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.

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