Description
Creamy Chicken and Orzo Skillet is a comforting one-pan dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked orzo pasta, and fresh spinach enveloped in a rich cream sauce, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The delightful blend of textures and flavors will have everyone swooning for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then add orzo pasta. Cook until al dente (8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg