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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo

A rich and comforting one-pot dinner with creamy orzo, chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 601 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3.5 ounces spinach
  • 3.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Get your prep done before you start cooking. Season both sides of the chicken fillets with garlic powder and Cajun seasoning.
  • Mince the garlic, finely chop the onion and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Heat oil and butter over medium. Add chicken fillets and cook, about 5-8 minutes per side or until cooked through and browned on both sides. The cooking time can vary with the size of your chicken. Remove from skillet and place on a clean plate. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Add garlic and onion, cook until soft and fragrant for about 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Add orzo and toast for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium low for 8 minutes while stirring from time to time to prevent orzo from sticking to the bottom of your skillet.
  • When ready, add cream and spinach. Stir until the spinach is slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Add a splash of water if the orzo looks too dry.
  • Nestle chicken in orzo, simmer for 3 minutes or until the chicken is warmed through. Top with freshly cracked black pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 601kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 35gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1609mgPotassium: 1506mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3963IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 5mg
Keyword chicken recipe, Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo, one pot meal, orzo recipe, Quick Dinner
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