Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Bacon Orzo

There's no need for a side dish when this creamy orzo recipe is on the menu. The chicken thighs bubble away in a garlicky stock until they're perfectly tender, while the onions and mushrooms get lovely and soft, then you stir in your velvety must-haves: the orzo and a good dollop of half-fat crème fraîche. When the orzo is fluffed up and everything's covered in the silky sauce, the smokiness of crispy bacon pieces takes this dish to the next level. Add a sprinkling of ground black pepper and say hello to a new midweek favourite.