Description
This One Pot Chicken and Orzo recipe is a comforting and creamy dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. Tender chicken pieces, orzo pasta, and spinach are cooked together in a flavorful broth, finished with a touch of cream and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same pan, cook onion until softened. Add garlic and cook.
- Add Orzo and Broth: Toast orzo, then pour in broth, cream, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in spinach, Parmesan, and lemon juice until creamy. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
