Creamy Chicken Orzo
A comforting dish of creamy orzo with tender chicken and fresh spinach, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 2 cups fresh Spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (6-8 minutes) and set aside.
- Cook the garlic in the same pot for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the orzo to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cooked chicken, and spinach, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For variations, consider adding herbs, mushrooms, or lemon zest for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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