Crockpot Mustard Herb Chicken and Creamy Orzo Made Easy
A comforting crockpot dish featuring tender chicken thighs in a savory, herb-infused broth with Dijon mustard and creamy orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken by placing the boneless skinless chicken thighs at the bottom of your crockpot.
- Mix the Flavorful Base by whisking together the chicken broth and Dijon mustard in a separate bowl.
- Add Aromatic Goodness by incorporating minced garlic, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper into the broth mixture.
- Pour the herbaceous and mustardy broth over the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- Set the Slow Cooker to low and cover, allowing it to cook for about 6 hours.
- Stir in the cream and orzo after removing and shredding the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for an additional 15-20 minutes until the orzo absorbs the creamy goodness.
- Serve and Enjoy this comforting meal with family.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or use dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 875mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg