Description
Warm up your evenings with this comforting orzo chicken recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy orzo, and vibrant spinach. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also sure to impress. With every bite, you’ll enjoy the rich flavors and satisfying textures that make this meal a go-to favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add orzo pasta.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with juice), bring to a simmer. Stir in Italian seasoning.
- Cook orzo for 10-12 minutes until tender but still al dente. Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in cream cheese until fully melted.
- Slice cooked chicken and serve over the orzo mixture. Garnish with cracked pepper or parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg