Irresistible Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo for Dinner
Irresistible & Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo – The Ultimate One Pot Comfort Dinner
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup (200g) dry orzo
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Add oregano and bring to a gentle simmer. Return chicken to the pan. Cover and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese. Allow spinach to wilt and cheese to melt. Adjust seasoning as needed. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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