Description
Creamy Orzo with Chicken is a comforting one-pot dish combining tender chicken, creamy orzo, and flavorful ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Toss the diced chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to coat evenly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the seasoned chicken until browned and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Stir the uncooked orzo into the skillet, then pour in the chicken broth. Simmer until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Continue cooking until the spinach wilts and the sauce becomes beautifully creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir everything together until heated through.
- Ladle the Creamy Orzo with Chicken into bowls and savor every bite of this comforting, flavor-packed dish.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based milk or cream alternative.
You can customize with shrimp or tofu instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg