# Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken with Orzo

A lightened-up version of traditional Tuscan chicken, made in a crock pot with orzo, packed with protein and lower in calories.

- Servings: 7 servings
- Total time: 210 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (not in oil)
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 0.5 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups chicken bone broth (or regular chicken broth)
- 1.5 cups dry orzo
- 0.33 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 cups chopped kale (or spinach!)
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese

## Instructions

1. Grease the slow cooker.
2. Add chicken, onion, tomatoes, garlic, seasonings, oil, and broth to the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
4. Shred the cooked chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
5. Add dry orzo and Greek yogurt to the crockpot.
6. Stir to combine and submerge the dry orzo in the liquid.
7. Let cook on HIGH for another 20-30 minutes, until the orzo is soft and has absorbed the liquid.
8. Add in the chopped kale (or spinach) and grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Stir for 2-3 minutes until the kale has wilted and the Parmesan is melted and creamy.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!

## Equipment

- Crock Pot
- 2 forks

## Tips

- Use sun-dried tomatoes not in oil if preferred, but those in oil are fine too.
- Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Shred chicken directly in the crockpot for minimal cleanup.
- Ensure orzo is submerged in liquid for even cooking.
- Let kale wilt and Parmesan melt for a creamy finish.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Q62CoG/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2ffc31cf-a896-48b1-bb7c-3ebeaf9284c4
- Extracted: 2026-03-04

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