Description
Creamy Tomato Orzo with Chicken is a delicious one-pot meal that combines tender orzo pasta with juicy chicken, flavorful tomatoes, and creamy Parmesan sauce. This dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Orzo:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare the Orzo: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and Italian seasoning. Add orzo, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Simmer until orzo is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cream and Parmesan. Add chicken back to the pan with spinach and cook until wilted. Season to taste and garnish with basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for a quicker meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
