Description
Creamy and flavorful, this One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a quick and easy meal that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder delivers a comforting dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup orzo pasta
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup spinach, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the cherry tomatoes. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a burst of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.
- Substitute kale for spinach or use sun-dried tomatoes instead of fresh cherry tomatoes for variation.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Tuscan chicken orzo, creamy chicken pasta, one-pot meal