Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/68e215b7-bcc1-449a-b8eb-fe6608892413
Original source: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/french-onion-chicken-and-orzo/
Recipe image: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Crockpot-Creamy-French-Onion-Chicken-and-Orzo-1.jpg

Serve with salad and bread...the perfect hearty and delicious meal to enjoy on busy nights!
Yield: 6
Prep time: PT25M
Cook time: PT240M
Total time: PT265M

Ingredients
- 3-4 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups dry orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Instructions
1. [Crockpot Pot] In the bowl of your slow cooker, layer the onions, 3 tablespoons butter, and then the chicken. Sprinkle the chicken with thyme, sage, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the wine and broth. Add the mushrooms. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1-2 hours
2. [Crockpot Pot] Preheat the broiler to high. Remove the chicken and most of the onions from the slow cooker and place on a baking sheet
3. [Crockpot Pot] Crank the heat on the slow cooker to high. Stir in the orzo, and 1 cup water. Cover and cook 20-30 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente. If the orzo needs more liquid, add additional water. Stir in the cream and parmesan
4. [Crockpot Pot] Arrange 3 tablespoons butter over the onions, top the pan with gruyere. Broil 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melty
5. [Crockpot Pot] Serve the chicken and onions over the orzo. YUMMM
6. [Stove Top] In a large soup pot, add the onions and 3 tablespoons butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring every 3-4 minutes, for 10 minutes. Add the chicken, thyme, sage, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Pour over the wine and broth. Add the mushrooms. Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked
7. [Stove Top] Preheat the broiler to high. Remove the chicken and most of the onions from the pot and place on a baking sheet
8. [Stove Top] Arrange 3 tablespoons butter over the onions, top the pan with gruyere. Broil 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melty
9. [Stove Top] Cook the orzo according to package directions. Mix in the reserved mushrooms and any liquid left in the pot. Add the cream and parmesan
10. [Stove Top] Serve the chicken and onions over the orzo. YUMMM