1Place the boneless, skinless chicken breast in the slow cooker with basil, garlic, and oregano diced tomatoes, chicken broth (2 to 2.5 cups), salt, and pepper.
2Place the boneless, skinless chicken breast in the slow cooker with basil, garlic, and oregano diced tomatoes, chicken broth (2 to 2.5 cups), salt, and pepper.
3Place the boneless, skinless chicken breast in the slow cooker with basil, garlic, and oregano diced tomatoes, chicken broth (2 to 2.5 cups), salt, and pepper.
4Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.
5Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.
6Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.
7Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and chop or shred it.
8Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and chop or shred it.
9Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and chop or shred it.
10Return the chicken to the slow cooker.
11Return the chicken to the slow cooker.
12Return the chicken to the slow cooker.
13Add the orzo pasta and Boursin cheese to the slow cooker with the chicken and liquid, ensuring there are about 3 cups of liquid.
14Add the orzo pasta and Boursin cheese to the slow cooker with the chicken and liquid, ensuring there are about 3 cups of liquid.
15Add the orzo pasta and Boursin cheese to the slow cooker with the chicken and liquid, ensuring there are about 3 cups of liquid.
16Cook for approximately 30 to 45 minutes until the orzo absorbs the liquid and the dish becomes creamy.
17Cook for approximately 30 to 45 minutes until the orzo absorbs the liquid and the dish becomes creamy.
18Cook for approximately 30 to 45 minutes until the orzo absorbs the liquid and the dish becomes creamy.
19About 5 minutes before serving, stir in the baby spinach until it wilts.
20About 5 minutes before serving, stir in the baby spinach until it wilts.
21About 5 minutes before serving, stir in the baby spinach until it wilts.
22Season with a little salt and pepper.
23Season with a little salt and pepper.
24Season with a little salt and pepper.
25Optionally, add a small squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
26Optionally, add a small squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
27Optionally, add a small squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
baby spinach
baby spinach
baby spinach
orzo pasta
orzo pasta
orzo pasta
basil, garlic, and oregano diced tomatoes
basil, garlic, and oregano diced tomatoes
basil, garlic, and oregano diced tomatoes
Boursin cheese
Boursin cheese
Boursin cheese
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups chicken stock
2.5 cups chicken broth
2.5 cups chicken broth
2.5 cups chicken broth
salt
salt
salt
pepper
pepper
pepper
lemon
lemon
lemon
Equipment
slow cooker
Tips
Using basil, garlic, and oregano diced tomatoes adds extra flavor when working with few ingredients.
Cooking chicken on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours is ideal.
Do not dice the chicken beforehand to prevent overcooking.
Ensure about 3 cups of liquid; adjust by adding more broth if needed after pasta is added.
Herb and garlic flavored cream cheese can be used as a substitute for Boursin cheese to save money.
The starch from cooking orzo in the liquid makes the dish extra creamy.