Creamy Chicken and Orzo
This Creamy Chicken and Orzo is rich, comforting, and packed with flavor! Tender chicken, spices, and creamy orzo come together in one pan for an easy dinner that takes just minutes to make.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cup dried orzo
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Toss chicken together with all of the spices, mix until everything is well coated.1 pound chicken breast, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 Tablespoon oil. Once hot add the chicken and brown for 4-5 minutes until golden, but not cooked through. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Return the pan to medium heat, add the remaining oil. Stir in the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until it is soft. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until you can start to smell it.1 small onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Stir in the orzo. Pour in the chicken broth and mix to combine. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 8-9 minutes until the orzo is tender.1 1/2 cup dried orzo, 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Add the chicken back to the pan (including any juices on the plate). Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is combined. Cook for another minute or two, until the chicken is cooked through and everything is hot.1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Remove and serve immediately. Can top with fresh Parsley or more Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1385mg | Potassium: 676mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg
