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slow cooker orzo and chicken soup
Sheri

Slow Cooker Chicken and Orzo Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken and Orzo Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, delicate orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 219
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound skinless chicken breasts or thighs boneless
  • 1 onion medium - diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup orzo pasta
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Slow cooker/Crockpot

Method
 

  1. Add chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the orzo pasta to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.