One Pot Chicken and Orzo
This easy, creamy one pot chicken and orzo is a family-friendly dinner that is made with minimal cleanup and is ready to serve in under 1 hour!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into cubes
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth , or water
- ⅓ cup heavy cream , at room temp
- 1 cup baby spinach , optional
For topping: grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley or basil
Instructions
- Cook chicken: In a large cast iron skillet, melt 2 Tablespoons butter together with 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Pat chicken dry and then add into the skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes, then flip. Add in minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook 3 more minutes.
- Cook orzo: Add in the 1 cup orzo and 3 cups broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 13-17 minutes or until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove lid and cook another minute to thicken. If the orzo looks dry, you can add in a little more broth or water.
- Add cream and spinach: Add 1/3 cup heavy cream and 1 cup of spinach. Sprinkle grated parmesan over top. Season to taste and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 96mg, Sodium: 958mg, Potassium: 555mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 938IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
