Description
A simple and flavorful one-pot dish with creamy orzo and chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until creamy and orzo is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Use leftover chicken for quicker preparation.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One-Pot Creamy Orzo Chicken, creamy orzo, chicken recipe