Description
This One-Pot Chicken Orzo Skillet is a delicious and creamy dish that is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, flavorful orzo pasta, and spinach come together in a cheesy, comforting skillet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Orzo:
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
Other Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook the chicken until golden, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add Orzo: Toast the orzo in the skillet, then pour in broth and milk.
- Cook Orzo: Simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to skillet, stir in Parmesan and spinach, adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding the orzo.
- Variations: Add mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or peas for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
