Crockpot Cajun Chicken Orzo
Look at that! See that? It’s amazing!! My mouth is just watering seeing that picture. You most definitely need to make this recipe! It is a nice switch up from the traditional noodle and chicken recipes.
Here is what you need to make this the way I did:
- 2lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 Tbsps minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp creole seasoning
- 1 can rotel
- *Optional chopped bell peppers or broccoli
- 16oz orzo
Let’s get cooking!
In a large crockpot, add chicken, milk, heavy cream, chicken stock, garlic, rotel, any additional veggies and creole seasoning then stir to coat chicken.
Cook on high for 2-3 hour, or low for 4-6. You want to get the chicken to a comfortable 165°F.
Once cooked, remove and dice (or shred) chicken or use a masher to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
Add orzo or pasta of choice and stir to cover all of the orzo/pasta and cover, letting cook until al dente (20-30 mins).
You can enjoy as is or garnish with fresh, grated cheese and chopped parsley for an added finish.
Crockpot Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 Tbsps minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp creole seasoning
- 1 can rotel
- *Optional chopped bell peppers or broccoli
- 16 oz orzo
Instructions
- In a large crockpot, add chicken, milk, heavy cream, chicken stock, garlic, rotel, any additional veggies and creole seasoning then stir to coat chicken.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hour, or low for 4-6. Just until the chicken gets to 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove and dice (or shred) chicken or use a masher to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
- Add orzo or pasta of choice and stir to cover all of the orzo/pasta and cover, letting cook until al dente (20-30 mins).
- You can enjoy as is or garnish with fresh, grated cheese and chopped parsley for an added finish.
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Let me know how you liked this recipe after you make it. I’d love to hear your feedback!
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It was pretty good. I undercooked the pasta a little by mistake but I froze my left overs so I know it will be better reheated. Thank you for super easy recipes!
Love the videos, Chef!
I’ve been using orzo for a year now and love it!
Thank you! Love the common sense and funny attitude of making family friendly meals. Watch all of the reels.
What would you use to make this as dairy free as possible?
I’d be willing to bet the type of pasta used will ultimately dictate the amount of additional liquid needed. For example, Orzo has a tremendous amount of surface area and so “drinks up” the liquid. If you did use Penne instead, you could probably reduce the liquid, or, just have little extra “gravy.”
Can’t WAIT to try this. I’ve got a new crockpot that needs breakin’ in! Haven’t made the recipe yet so I won’t cheat and rate it in advance.
Love your videos!
Saw this recipe on YouTube and now have it printed to try it out. Your wife did and excellent job on the website… very easy to navigate!
Im excited to make this one, looks simple and delicious as they all do. I made your lady’s favorite potato soup a little bit ago…. O.M.G.!! major fan favorite thank you.
I’m excited to try this recipe. I enjoy your show very much.
Do you use chicken stock or chicken broth? The recipe says stock but you added broth at the end.
Either works
Looks delish!
I followed this and it was real watery and the sauce broke. It was like it curdled. Tasted good. I did use a pound of vermicelli and not orzo, but it still had a lot of liquid. I would cut back on 1 cup of stock.
I’m making this tonight! Can’t wait to try it! Love your cooking videos…keep ‘em coming!
You actually make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find
this matter to be actualoly something which I think I would never understand.
It seems too complex and extremely broad for me.I
am looking forward for your next post, I’ll try to get the hang of it!
I tried this tonight! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts (personal preference) and used bow ties cooked on the stove (again, personal preference). I was nervous with the pasta switch but it came out great. As another commenter said, using a different pasta (and cooking it on the stove then adding it to the crock pot) made the sauce thinner. I accounted for that and cut the milk and stock to 1 cup each. Super easy recipe that makes a LOT! If you’re on a budget this will give you leftovers! Will definitely adding this to my dinner rotation. Thanks so much for your recipes, we love them.
Made this blind for Mother’s Day and it was a hit! One addition, 1/2 bag (about 1 cup) frozen onions/green peppers/ celery blend . I lightly sauteed it (with cajun seasoning) and added it when I added the orzo. Little texture little color Even with that extra “work” still super simple. Will definitely make again! Thanks for the recipe
another great recipe!
I actually hate cooking and it sadly just runs in my family but I have three hungry kids and I adore your videos! So real, easy, and you always crack me up. This isn’t the first of your recipes that I’ve made (and we haven’t disliked any, for the record) but we loved this one! I should’ve bought some garlic bread but that’s not on you. 😂❤️ Thanks for sharing and being so super down to earth. Huge fan.
Love watching your videos. You have some great recipes. Thanks
Made this for dinner a few nights ago. I was going to go with the broccoli suggestion, and then proceeded to forget to get the broccoli. I had most of the ingredients already. Just needed to get chicken & broccoli. Forgot 50% of my shopping list. But I did have a bag of fresh baby spinach that needed to be used up. So I went with that and it turned out excellent! This is a hearty, stick to your ribs meal, and full of flavor. Broccoli, baby spinach, or just as is, you can’t go wrong with this dish. It’s just so good.
I haven’t tried it yet but it smells amazing 30 mins left!