Description
A warm, comforting one-pan meal featuring chicken, orzo, and a creamy sauce with bright flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the chicken 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and done.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside to rest.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo and add 4 cups of water or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer about 10 to 12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Mix in the fresh spinach, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan until the spinach wilts and the sauce is smooth.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Slice the rested chicken and place it on top of the creamy orzo to serve.
Notes
Cook the chicken until just done to prevent it from drying out. Store leftovers in an airtight container for a day or two.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy chicken orzo, one pan meal, Italian recipe