Description
One-Pot Creamy Chicken Orzo is a quick and easy meal that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach (fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
- Extra Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Return the cooked chicken to the pot and mix well.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the creamy chicken orzo hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Chicken, Chicken Orzo, Quick Dinner