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One Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe

One Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe
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This One Pot Chicken Orzo recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, flavorful orzo, fresh vegetables, and creamy Parmesan. It’s a complete meal cooked in one pan, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or tenders cubed into 1” pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

For the Orzo:

  • ½ cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 a medium onion)
  • 2 cups chopped fresh asparagus spears (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 garlic cloves)
  • 8 ounces dry orzo
  • 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (can sub 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • ⅓ cup half and half (can sub milk)
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken chunks, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl, toss to coat.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan, cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Set aside.
  3. Sauté Asparagus: In the same pan, sauté asparagus until tender. Remove from the pan.
  4. Cook Orzo: Sauté onion and orzo until slightly toasted. Add broth, simmer covered for 7 minutes.
  5. Finish Dish: Stir in chicken, asparagus, half and half, parmesan, spinach, and thyme. Heat until warmed through.
  6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
  • Feel free to substitute the protein with shrimp or tofu for a different twist.
  • For a lighter version, use whole wheat orzo and low-fat milk.

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Keywords: One Pot Chicken Orzo, Chicken Orzo Recipe, One Pan Orzo, Creamy Chicken Orzo

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