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Creamy Gruyère Chicken with Orzo

A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In the slow cooker, add the boneless chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. Add the orzo pasta and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is tender.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded Gruyère cheese, allowing it to melt and create a creamy sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add some cooked vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms. If you like a bit of heat, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes. Make sure to stir the dish well before serving to ensure the cheese is fully melted and mixed in. To store leftovers, allow the dish to cool completely and transfer it to an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can be frozen for longer storage, but the texture of the pasta might change when reheated.