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Crockpot Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Tender shredded chicken, veggies and orzo in a creamy, lemony Parmesan broth, made easy in the crockpot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • fresh parsley & dill for serving

Method
 

  1. Add chicken breasts, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon zest to the crockpot.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot.
  4. Stir in orzo. Cover and cook on HIGH for approximately 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, spinach, and lemon juice. Let everything warm through until spinach wilts.
  6. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add extra broth if needed.
  7. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan, dill, and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 31gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 670IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.2mg

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