Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Orzo with Kale
Think of this easy slow cooker marry me chicken orzo as dinner on autopilot. It's comforting, rich, and ridiculously low-effort. Just dump in your chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, those Tuscan-inspired flavors, and a little broth, then let the crockpot slowly work its magic. After a few hours, the chicken is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the orzo cooks right in the same pot, turning creamy and thick with a splash of coconut milk. A handful of kale adds a fresh pop of color. It’s the ultimate cozy, one-pot meal that basically cooks itself!
The Slow Cooker Dinner That Stole My Heart 💍
I first made this recipe on a busy Sunday when I wanted comfort food without standing over the stove. I tossed everything in the crockpot, hoping the flavors worked, and a few hours later, my kitchen smelled like an Italian countryside - garlicky, herby, and warm.
The orzo cooks right in the same pot, soaking up all those creamy coconut milk and sun-dried tomato flavors. I swapped in kale for a bit of color and texture, and it’s been my go-to one pot Slow Cooker Marry Me Chicken Orzo ever since.
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Ingredients
For this recipe, you’ll need a few simple ingredients that bring big flavor. Start with boneless chicken breasts - they’ll become tender and juicy in the slow cooker. Toss them in a light coating of arrowroot starch (or cornstarch) and a few seasonings to help the sauce thicken as it cooks. A drizzle of olive oil, a spoonful of tomato paste, and those sun-dried tomatoes (plus a bit of the flavorful oil from the jar!) create that rich Tuscan base. Then you’ll add chopped onion, garlic, and a splash of chicken broth for depth. The orzo cooks right in the same pot, soaking up all that creamy full-fat coconut milk. Finish it off with a handful of kale for color and texture, and if you’d like, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to tie it all together.
How to Make Marry Me Chicken Orzo
How to Store Leftovers
I love a meal that doubles as lunch (or dinner) the next day! This orzo dish keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container. When ready to serve, warm it up on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of broth or water to help loosen up the sauce. Give it about 5 - 7 minutes on the stove or 1 - 2 minutes in the microwave.
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Recipe
Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Orzo
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast - cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch - or cornstarch
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes - adjust depending on heat preference
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 white onion - diced
- 2 garlic cloves - minced
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes - loosely chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil from sundried tomato jar
- 4 cups chicken broth - low sodium
- 2 cup orzo
- ½ cup kale - loosely chopped, or spinach
- ½ cup coconut milk - full fat
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese - optional
Instructions
- Add the chicken breast to the crock pot and sprinkle the arrowroot starch, Italian seasonings, paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes over top. Gently toss to coat the chicken breast with the seasonings. Then add the olive oil, tomato paste, white onion, garlic cloves, sundried tomatoes, oil from sundried tomato jar, and chicken broth. Mix to combine. Place the lid on the crockpot and cook for 3 - 4 hours on high or 5 - 6 hours on low.2 lbs chicken breast, 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch, 2 teaspoon Italian seasonings, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 white onion, 2 garlic cloves, ½ cup sundried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon oil from sundried tomato jar, 4 cups chicken broth
- The chicken should be tender enough to cut with a fork at this point. If there are any large pieces of chicken, break them into smaller pieces with a spatula. Then add the orzo, kale, coconut milk, and parmesan cheese, if using. Mix well to combine then place the lid back on and allow the orzo to cook for another 30 - 45 minutes until the orzo is tender.2 cup orzo, ½ cup kale, ½ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Serve the dish warm with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired, and enjoy!
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