Creamy, herby slow cooker parmesan chicken with orzo — healthy, easy, and perfect for busy nights.

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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken

1 medium onion, diced

4–5 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp oregano

½ tsp rosemary

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Salt & pepper to taste

1 cup orzo pasta

1 cup grated Parmesan

¼–½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half

¼ cup parsley, chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice

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1. Optional: Sear chicken in olive oil.

2. Add onion, garlic, herbs, broth, salt, and pepper to slow cooker.

3. Place chicken on top, cover, and cook 4–5 hrs (low) or 2½–3 hrs (high).

4. Stir in orzo and cook 20–25 min until tender.

5. Add Parmesan, cream, parsley, and lemon juice.

6. Serve warm with extra Parmesan.

Add cream for richness or skip for lighter version.

Store leftovers up to 3 days refrigerated.

Freeze (without dairy) up to 2 months.