Slow-Cooker Creamy Basil Chicken with Orzo Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Creamy Basil Chicken with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 large onion, sliced King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 2 Cubanelle peppers, cut into strips; 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 3 Tbsp. MINUTE Tapioca; 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 lb.); 1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch lengths; 1/3 cup fat-free half-and-half; 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil; 2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta; 2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan and Romano Cheese

Servings: persons

8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, sliced King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
2 Cubanelle peppers, cut into strips
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. MINUTE Tapioca
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 lb.)
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/3 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta
2 Tbsp. KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan and Romano Cheese

1
Combine first 5 ingredients in slow cooker; sprinkle with tapioca.
2
Top with chicken; drizzle with broth and wine.
3
Cover with lid.
4
Cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 3-1/2 hours).
5
Increase temperature to HIGH.
6
Stir in asparagus, half-and-half and 1/2 cup basil; cover with lid.
7
Cook 30 min.
8
Serve chicken mixture over hot orzo.
9
Sprinkle with remaining basil and cheese.

990

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 large onion, sliced King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 2 Cubanelle peppers, cut into strips, 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Creamy Basil Chicken with Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow-Cooker Creamy Basil Chicken with Orzo

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