Description
One Pot Chicken Orzo is a delightful and creamy dish that brings comfort to your dinner table in under an hour. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked orzo in one high-sided pan, making it not only flavorful but also a breeze to clean up. The rich medley of garlic, thyme, and fresh greens creates a satisfying meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 8 ounces dry orzo
- 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cups chopped asparagus
- ⅓ cup half and half (or milk)
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the cubed chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- In a large high-sided pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken until browned; set aside.
- Sauté onion and asparagus in the same pan until tender. Add orzo and toast slightly.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a simmer for about 7 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in cooked chicken, half and half, parmesan cheese, spinach, and thyme; heat through until spinach wilts.
- Serve garnished with parsley and extra parmesan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg