Creamy Orzo with Chicken, Sun-dried tomato & chorizo, kind of a crossover between pasta and a risotto vibe. A twist on one of my absolute favourite slowcooker pasta recipes.
Ingredients
– 3 x chicken breasts
– 2 tbsp red pesto
– 100g cooked chorizo
– Handful of Sundried tomatoes 🍅
– 1 tbsp basil or mixed herbs
– 4 garlic cloves
– 100ml of stock + 700ml for pasta
– 230g of dry orzo
– 200ml double cream
– Handful of spinach or basil
– Sweet peppers
– Salt and pepper
1. Cook the chorizo briefly for 1 min
2. Add to the slowcooker with chicken, pesto, Sundried tomatoes, garlic, basil, 100ml of stock & salt and pepper
3. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for double that
4. Add in 230g of dry orzo, 700ml of stock & the peppers. Cook for a further 50 mins
5. Stir in spinach and cream, top with Parmesan as an option
You need to try this one ☝🏼 Serves 4-5