Description
A delicious and easy one-pan creamy Tuscan chicken and orzo skillet meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- Olive oil (2 tbsp)
- Italian seasoning (1 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Onion (1 medium, chopped)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Sun-dried tomatoes (1/2 cup, oil-packed, drained)
- Chicken broth (3 cups)
- Orzo pasta (1 cup)
- Heavy cream (1/2 cup)
- Spinach (5 oz, fresh)
- Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
Instructions
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken until browned.
- Remove chicken. Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add orzo. Cook until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Heat through.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Serve with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg