Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Chicken Spinach Orzo, a comforting one-pot meal that marries tender chicken with creamy orzo pasta, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. The rich flavors and creamy texture create an irresistible combination that will leave you craving more. With minimal cleanup and a quick preparation time of under 30 minutes, this recipe is designed for busy lifestyles without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
- boneless chicken breasts
- orzo pasta
- chicken broth
- heavy cream
- parmesan cheese
- fresh spinach
- sun-dried tomatoes
- garlic
- onion
- olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for another minute.
- Toast orzo in the skillet for 1-2 minutes before adding chicken broth. Bring to a simmer while scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted, then fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg