Creamy One-Pot Chicken Orzo
A delightful creamy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, orzo pasta, and vibrant spinach, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
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 the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Let it simmer on low heat until the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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