Directions
- 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.
- 2Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.
- 3Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and chop or shred it.
- 4Return the chicken to the slow cooker.
- 5Add the orzo pasta and Boursin cheese to the slow cooker with the chicken and liquid, ensuring there are about 3 cups of liquid.
- 6Cook for approximately 30 to 45 minutes until the orzo absorbs the liquid and the dish becomes creamy.
- 7About 5 minutes before serving, stir in the baby spinach until it wilts.
- 8Season with a little salt and pepper.
- 9Optionally, add a small squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- baby spinach
- orzo pasta
- basil, garlic, and oregano diced tomatoes
- Boursin cheese
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- salt
- pepper
- 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.
- A squeeze of lemon brightens up the flavors.
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