Creamy Orzo Chicken
Creamy Orzo Chicken is a comforting, one-pot dish that combines succulent chicken with creamy orzo pasta in a rich sauce infused with garlic and spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe invites warmth and flavor to your table, making every meal an unforgettable experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, sear until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove and let rest.
- 2. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add orzo and stir to coat in garlic oil.
- 3. Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- 4. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- 5. Slice the rested chicken and fold it back into the mixture along with spinach until wilted.
- 6. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 725mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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