Chicken Orzo Skillet
This creamy orzo chicken skillet is a delicious and easy dinner to make, only one pan is needed to make it!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 583kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 2 chicken breasts diced
- ½ onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dried orzo
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh basil or spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated, optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Sear the chicken in the pan on all sides until golden brown about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside for later.
- Add the onion, garlic, and orzo to the pan and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour 2 cups of water into the pan and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes, orzo should be tender.
- Add chicken, sundried tomatoes, basil/spinach, and cream into the pan and cook until all ingredients are heated through.
- Stir in parmesan cheese if using and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1109IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 2mg