Description
Creamy Chicken and Orzo Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that brings comfort food to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts saut?ed to golden perfection, combined with delicate orzo pasta and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. The blend of flavors makes it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, while the minimal cleanup means you can spend more time enjoying the meal with loved ones. Each bite is bursting with flavor, and the dish can easily be customized by adding your favorite vegetables or spices for an extra twist. Serve it as a main course or pair it with a fresh salad or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; saut? chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and uncooked orzo; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight with your favorite spices.
Feel free to swap out spinach for other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
To lighten up the dish, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg