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Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo. This comforting French onion chicken dish is cooked with white wine, herbs, and butter, then served over a creamy parmesan orzo, it’s so delish. And it’s all made in the crockpot for an easy dinner recipe to have on rotation. It’s the perfect hearty and delicious meal to enjoy on busy nights.
I’ve entered my “cozy” mode and it’s in full force this season. Our weather has been beautifully sunny this week, but cold at night. It’s been so chilly that everything in the greenhouse froze over the weekend.
This has me craving cozier fall food. And with the beginning of October this Sunday, I imagine I’m not the only one!
You seem to really enjoy my simple, all-in-one crockpot dinners, so I’ve been brainstorming what new flavors and variations to share with you all.
I have so many great recipes coming up! It’s going to be yummy!
But for today, we have one that everyone will enjoy. It’s like a French onion soup, but made with chicken and served with a side of creamy parmesan orzo.
It is so delicious!
Ingredients
- Yellow onions
- Salted butter
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Chopped fresh sage
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Garlic
- Dry white wine
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Sliced mushrooms
- Dry orzo pasta
- Heavy cream
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Shredded gruyere cheese
All of the details
Step 1: layer everything in the crockpot
It’s important to layer this dish in order. Arranging the onions on the bottom of the crockpot will ensure they receive the most amount of heat, which is ideal. We want the crockpot to really get the onions very, very soft.
Layer as follows, onions, butter, then chicken. Now, I love to add a sprinkle of thyme and sage. I usually use fresh, but dried herbs will work really well in this recipe. Then add some garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour over dry white wine and add some mushrooms. Then start cooking. Go low and slow for 3-4 hours or on high for 1-2. Either or is totally great!
Step 2: mix in the orzo
When the chicken is cooked, pull both the chicken and onions out of the crockpot and set on a baking sheet.
Now mix the orzo into the crockpot. Add some water and let the orzo cook.
Step 3: broil the chicken and cheese
Next, add butter to the onions on the pan, and cheese to the chicken. Broil until the cheese is very melty.
During this time, the onions should darken a bit in color.
Step 4: finish the orzo
Mix the parmesan cheese into the orzo.
It will be very creamy.
Step 5: serve and enjoy
Serve the creamy orzo topped with the onions and chicken. I add fresh thyme or parsley too.
Serve this with a bright salad. This pretty harvest salad has been my go-to in the fall. Ooh, and maybe some crusty bread too! Yum!
Looking for other French onion dishes?? Here are my favorites:
One Pot French Onion Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto
Cider Braised Short Ribs with Caramelized Onions
Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Cheddar Flaky Pastries.
Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup
French Onion and Apple Grilled Cheese
Lastly, if you make this Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Crockpot Creamy French Onion Chicken and Orzo
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 679 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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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
Crockpot Pot
- 1. 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. Preheat the broiler to high. Remove the chicken and most of the onions from the slow cooker and place on a baking sheet.3. 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. Arrange 3 tablespoons butter over the onions, top the pan with gruyere. Broil 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melty. 5. Serve the chicken and onions over the orzo. YUMMM!
Stove Top
- 1. 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. 2. Preheat the broiler to high. Remove the chicken and most of the onions from the pot and place on a baking sheet.3. Arrange 3 tablespoons butter over the onions, top the pan with gruyere. Broil 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melty. 4. Cook the orzo according to package directions. Mix in the reserved mushrooms and any liquid left in the pot. Add the cream and parmesan.5. Serve the chicken and onions over the orzo. YUMMM!
This post was originally published on September 27, 2023
I thought I saw this come across as a 5 star recipe, boy was I wrong! One of the only times I haven’t read the comments before choosing a recipe and I regret my decision. The title says “creamy French onion chicken” and I was under the assumption (my fault) it would taste like French onion soup- it did not. It was very very bland.
I am always happy to try a new recipe and I usually like all the half baked harvest “What’s cooking this week” options, this one though is a total miss. If you also read comments to help sway your decision- this one you can skip!
I did use the crockpot cooking method, and I did enjoy that.
Hey Katelyn! I am SO sorry this recipe didn’t turn out for you! Thank you for letting me know! xT
Amazing blend of flavours! The whole house smelled good. Only problem was the onions weren’t cooked through. I even sliced them thin like the recipe said.
Thank you for taking the time to try out this recipe! So glad to hear you enjoyed it! xT
The broiler doesn’t crisp the onions nearly enough. Cooking the orzo in the slow cooker is a nightmare takes too long to boil and cook. Chicken came up tough. The seasoning was great but is way too much work and timing is hard and a lot of dishes.
Hey Rachel! I’m so sorry about that! Thanks for letting me know! xT
Looks amazing! Got a good substitution for mushrooms? Or could they be optional without messing with textures?
Hi there! I would just omit them! xT
I had to carmelize the onions separately. They did not get the desired consistency from the crock pot. Other than that it was great.
Thank you for the feedback Hilary! xT
Thank you for including cooking instructions for Stovetop. I do not have a crockpot.
Hope you enjoy this recipe! xT
Someone ban this woman from orzo. It’s past the point of ridiculousness.
Hey Steven! Thanks for the feedback!
Could you cook the orzo on the stove top and then just add it to the crock pot?
Hi. Could I sub cream for coconut milk or coconut cream?
Hi there! I haven’t ever tried that before, but I think that should be fine! xT
This was excellent. The orzo took almost an hour to cook but I figured it would take longer and planned accordingly. Other than that, followed directions completely. Will definitely make this again. Very comforting.
Thank you for giving this recipe a try! I really hope you loved it 🙂 xT
This recipe sounds delicious. What can I substitute the cup of wine with? Only because of health reasons. Would the substitution be the same amount
Hi there! You could use chicken broth! xT
Can this be done in a Instapot steamer?
Hi there! I haven’t ever tried that so I’m not sure! So sorry! xT
Wondering what I could substitute for the mushrooms? I’d like to avoid having to pick them out. Can’t wait to make this as it looks delicious 😋
Adi
Tieghan, can you please share creamy cauliflower soup recipe?
Made this for dinner this evening, and it was delicious! The chicken had a wonderful buttery, herb flavor, and my family loved the creamy orzo. Will definitely make again!
(I made it in my dutch oven, and skipped the broiling step…still great!)
Thanks so so much for trying out this recipe! Have a lovely day! xT
This looks easy and delicious, can’t wait to try! Any recommendations for another vegetable I could substitute for mushrooms? Or just leave out, and increase onions or decrease liquids?
Hmmm maybe add more onions! Or some zucchini could be yummy! xT
this looks delicious! as much as I love orzo, my husband hates it *eye roll*. Any substitute recommendations for this one?
Hi there! You could use pasta or rice! xT
Made this tonight and was very disappointed, the onions need longer to cook or should be carmelized on a stove top first. They didn’t feel soft enough ever though they were cooked for over 4 plus hours. The orzo was by far the best part of the dish. Too much work for it not to be good, maybe if you cooked the onions ahead of time in a skillet before putting them in, it would help. The perfect problem is I don’t feel like making the effort to make it again, very sub par recipe 🙁