Chicken and Chorizo Slow-Cooked Orzo

Name: Chicken and Chorizo Slow-Cooked Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 195 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g cooking chorizo, skin removed and roughly chopped'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '300ml hot chicken stock'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '100ml double cream'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, grated or crushed'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '250g orzo pasta'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 large handfuls of baby spinach'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Handful of flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Squeeze of lemon juice'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and black pepper'}

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Savor the rich flavors of Chicken and Chorizo Slow-Cooked Orzo, a hearty dish that combines tender chicken thighs and spicy chorizo in a delicious tomato base. Perfect for cozy evenings!

1105 kcal /serving 3 hours Serves 4 Easy Mediterranean

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '150g cooking chorizo, skin removed and roughly chopped'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '300ml hot chicken stock'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '100ml double cream'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, grated or crushed'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '250g orzo pasta'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 large handfuls of baby spinach'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Handful of flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Squeeze of lemon juice'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and black pepper'}

Preparation

Prepare the chicken by dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
Roughly chop the chorizo and grate or crush the garlic cloves.

Cooking

In the slow cooker, combine the chicken, chorizo, tomato purée, chicken stock, double cream, and garlic.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Add the orzo and continue cooking for an additional 30-40 minutes on high or 1 hour on low, until the pasta is tender.

Plating & Serving

Stir in the spinach, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavour, fry additional chorizo until crispy and serve on top. You can also add chilli flakes for a spicy kick.

Suggested Sides

crusty bread green salad

Nutrition per Serving

1105 Calories

64.1g Protein 55% DV

54.5g Carbs 19% DV

68.5g Fat 88% DV

2.6g Fiber 7% DV

4.0g Sugars

1175mg Sodium 78% DV

338mg Cholesterol 96% DV

Health Labels

Sugar Conscious Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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