Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken with Orzo Pasta
Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken with Orzo Pasta features tender chicken nestled in a creamy garlic‑herb cheese and tomato sauce that coats every bite of orzo. Bright spinach and a hint of lemon keep the richness balanced, making it comforting yet lively. Serve this cozy one-pot dinner on busy weeknights or for a relaxed family meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook2 hrs 35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken with Orzo Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in a slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes on top and pour the chicken broth around the chicken. Cook on High for 2 hours or on Low for 4 hours.
- 2
Take the chicken out of the slow cooker and cut it into 1-inch pieces; return the chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in the orzo and the Boursin cheese. Cook on High until the pasta is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the spinach until it wilts and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the lemon juice. Serve right away.
- Calories 410.7 kcal High 21%
- Protein 40.5 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 28.26 g 10%
- Total Fat 15.57 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 7.3 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 111.42 mg High 37%
- Sodium 593.91 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.88 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 0.99 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.69 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.74 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 117.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 11.77 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken with Orzo Pasta is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 410.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken with Orzo Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken with Orzo Pasta?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 410.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken with Orzo Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken with Orzo Pasta healthy?
- Slow Cooker Boursin Chicken with Orzo Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 410.7 calories and 40.5 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 593.91 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.3 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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