Description
Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Orzo is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Orzo:
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook seasoned chicken until golden.
- Prepare the Orzo: In the same pan, cook onions and garlic, then add orzo and chicken broth. Simmer until orzo is tender.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Add back the chicken and spinach if using.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance the dish with sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
