Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is a cozy, one-pot meal brimming with tender chicken, zesty lemon, and comforting orzo. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish fills your home with an enticing aroma and warms your heart. With minimal effort required, it’s ideal for family dinners or busy weeknights when you crave something hearty yet simple. Dive into this flavor-packed soup that will bring smiles to everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 32 minute
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and zesting the lemon.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and layer with carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth until all ingredients are submerged; add lemon juice and zest.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in dry orzo pasta about 30 minutes before serving until al dente.
- Shred the chicken in the pot and mix in fresh herbs just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Swap out vegetables like spinach or kale for added nutrition. For a richer flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat gently with a splash of broth.