Creamy Chicken Orzo
A comforting dish of tender chicken, creamy orzo pasta, and fresh spinach, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Orzo
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small Onion, diced
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients.
- Sauté the chicken in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the orzo and coat with flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, then simmer.
- Cream it up with heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring to combine.
- Toss in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Serve with freshly cracked pepper and additional Parmesan on top. Pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Orzo, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe