Description
A creamy and flavorful one-pot chicken orzo dish that is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in orzo and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped spinach, cook until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- You can add other vegetables like peas or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made with shrimp instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: one-pot, creamy, chicken, orzo, quick meal