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Creamy Orzo With Chicken: A Wonderful Ultimate Recipe You’ll Love

A rich and creamy orzo pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a delightful blend of herbs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Flavorings
  • 1 cup spinach fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Orzo
  1. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in the cooked chicken, spinach, cherry tomatoes, oregano, and butter into the orzo. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  2. Pour in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined and creamy. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This dish can be customized with different vegetables or proteins based on preference.

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