Chicken Orzo (30-Minutes, One-Pan)
A quick and flavorful one-pan chicken orzo dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and freshly ground black pepper salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
Instructions
- Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a large pan with 1 tbsp olive oil until cooked through, then set aside.
- Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the same pan; cook until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
- Stir in orzo and cook for 1-2 minutes, then add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add cooked chicken, spinach, heavy cream, and pesto; stir until spinach wilts and everything is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use fresh spinach for best flavor and texture.