Description
A quick and easy one-pan Creamy Chicken Orzo Skillet. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken until browned.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in orzo and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Stir in parsley and serve.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- For a thicker sauce, add more Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg