Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Orzo is a delightful one-pan meal that combines seared chicken breasts with creamy orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a flavorful Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Orzo Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Orzo Mixture: Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, add orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream. Simmer until orzo is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in Parmesan and spinach. Return chicken to skillet, simmer to heat through. Garnish with basil and Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and add a little of the oil to the pan.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter dish.
- This recipe works well with boneless thighs or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with orzo
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
