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August 26, 2013

Recipe for Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Peppers with Orzo

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This recipe for slow cooker creamy chicken and peppers with orzo was one that I kind of just made up as I went along, choosing from whatever I had in the fridge and pantry.  It turned out really flavorful and yummy and the crock was licked clean (my husband went searching in the fridge for more food).  I liked the orzo but you could substitute rice or quinoa or barley or noodles or mashed potatoes or…you get the idea!  You could also add in red pepper instead of the green peppers.
slow cooker creamy chicken and peppers with orzo
Recipe for Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Peppers with Orzo

Makes 4 servings
Ideal slow cooker size:  3 quart
Cooking time:  4-6 hours

1/2 cup diced onion
1 green pepper, diced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
1 Tbsp tomato paste
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (they can be frozen or thawed)
1 (13.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 Tbsp minute tapioca
1 (4 oz) can diced green chile peppers
Salt and pepper
Hot cooked orzo pasta

1.  Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker.
2.  Combine onion, peppers, cumin, chili powder, oil and tomato paste in microwave safe bowl.  Microwave for 4-5 mintues, stirring every minute until onions are soft.  Add in the soup, tapioca and green chile peppers and stir until combined.  Pour mixture over the chicken.
3.  Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours (may need more time if the chicken is frozen).  When chicken is tender, remove and place on a cutting board.  Cut into bite size pieces or shred and then add back into the slow cooker.
4.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Serve chicken and sauce over orzo.


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10 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Chicken, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 4-6 hours, 4 stars, weeknight dinners, All Posts

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  1. Baby Momma says

    December 8, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Is the cream of chicken soup necessary or can I find a substitute for it? I have everything at home except that! Thanks

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    • [email protected] says

      December 8, 2014 at 8:43 pm

      I'm sure you could just leave it out and then add in fresh cream at the end…about 1/2 cup.

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  2. songbirdfeeder says

    February 11, 2014 at 1:41 am

    Made this tonight–fantastic! I would rate it a 5 except my stomach can't take "spicy" too often. Thank you Karen!

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  3. [email protected] says

    September 24, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Paki-man, yes! I think it would work great with bone in chicken ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. Paki-man says

    September 24, 2013 at 1:00 am

    Could this be done with bone in chicken? I think I have some leg and thigh pieces that I wanted to use.

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  5. Paki-man says

    September 24, 2013 at 12:59 am

    Could this be done with bone in chicken? I think I have some leg and thigh pieces that I wanted to use.

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  6. The CSI Girl says

    August 29, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    This looks so good! I love coming here and getting great recipes!I have been a follower for a while! I would love for you to link up to my blog for the SLow Cooker challenge. You can link up to 3 posts. Your site is perfect!
    http://thecsiproject.com/2013/08/28/time-to-link-up-for-the-slow-cooker-challenge/#axzz2dJRa2bUx

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  7. [email protected] says

    August 28, 2013 at 4:05 am

    Dorinda, the tapioca is a thickener. I explain more here: http://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/2012/08/kitchen-tip-tuesday-why-do-you-use.html
    Not necessary but helps things turn out better.

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  8. Dorinda says

    August 28, 2013 at 3:58 am

    I was wondering what purpose the tapioca serves? It's not a staple in my kitchen, so I wanted to know if I had to buy some or if I could just leave it out. Thanks!

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  9. plasterers bristol says

    August 27, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Yummy looks so good…

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